1 Safety warnings
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Any repairs, modifications or manipula-
tions to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be car-
ried out by the manufacturer, its Cus-
tomer Services or a similarly qualified
person. Repairs if carried out incorrectly
may cause serious injury, damage to
the appliance and fittings, as well as af-
fect the functioning of the appliance. If
the appliance is not working properly or
in case a repair is needed, follow the in-
structions given in the «Service & Sup-
port» section. If required, please contact
our Customer Services.
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Use original spare parts only.
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Retain these operating instructions for
future reference. If you sell the appli-
ance or pass it on to a third party,
please ensure these operating instruc-
tions accompany the appliance, to-
gether with the installation instructions.
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The appliance corresponds to recog-
nized technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. However,
proper use of the appliance is essential
to avoid damage and accidents. Please
therefore follow the precautions given in
these operating instructions.
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The heated surface will remain hot for
some time after it is switched off and
will cool down only slowly to room tem-
perature. Please allow sufficient time for
the appliance to cool down before, for
instance, cleaning it.
Children in the home
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Packaging materials, e.g. plastic film
and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging material away from children.
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The appliance is designed for use by
adults who are familiar with the content
of these operating instructions. Children
may not always be aware of the danger
involved in using electrical appliances.
Ensure proper supervision and do not
allow children to play with the appliance
– there is a danger that children could
hurt themselves.
Caution: Burns hazard
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Overheated fat and oil can easily catch
fire. NEVER attempt to extinguish burn-
ing oil or fat with water. Danger of ex-
plosion! Smother the flames with a fire
blanket. Keep doors and windows
closed.
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The accessible surfaces of the hob can
get very hot when operated with pans in
place.
Caution: Risk of injury
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Use of unsuitable protective guards can
cause accidents.
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Keep pets away from the appliance.
Caution: Risk to life
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Packaging materials, e.g. plastic film
and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging material away from children.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
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Under no circumstances place hot pots
and pans on the display!
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In case of overheating, switch the hot-
plate off and allow it to cool down com-
pletely. Do not put any dishes on it. Un-
der no circumstances use cold water to
cool it down quickly.
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Do not climb on to the appliance.
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Do not put hot cookware on the silicone
joints to prevent damaging them.
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Do not cut or prepare food on the sur-
face and avoid impact with hard ob-
jects. Do not drag cookware across the
surface.
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Take particular care that sugary foods
or juices do not get onto the hot cook-
ing zones as this can damage the sur-
face. If sugary foods or juices do get on
to the hot cooking zones clean away
immediately (while still hot) with a
scraper.
