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according to these instructions for installation.
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This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only
by a suitably qualified person.
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This appliance should be connected to a circuit which
incorporates an isolating switch providing full
disconnection from the power supply.
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WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the
manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the
manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use
as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance.
The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
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Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate
any warranty or liability claims.
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Regarding the details of installation, please refer to the
section <Installation>.
Operation and maintenance
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. If the
cooktop surface is broken or cracked switch the appliance
off immediately at the mains power supply (wall switch)
and contact a qualified technician.
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Switch the cooktop off at the wall before cleaning or
maintenance.
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Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock
or death.
Health Hazard
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This appliance complies with electromagnetic
safety standards.
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Hot Surface Hazard
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WARNING:
Accessible parts may become hot during use.
Young children should be kept away
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Do not let your body, clothing or any item other than
suitable cookware contact the ceramic glass until the
surface is cool.
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Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get
hot
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Children shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
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Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch. Check
saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones
that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children.
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Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and
scalds.
Cut Hazard
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The razor-sharp blade of a cooktop scraper is exposed
when the safety cover is retracted. Use with extreme care
and always store safely and out of reach of children.
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Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
Important safety instructions
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Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Boil
overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
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Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
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Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
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After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the
cooktop as described in this manual (i.e. by using the touch
controls).
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Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit,
