1 Safety warnings
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damage to the appliance and fittings,
as well as affect the functioning of the
appliance. If the appliance is not work-
ing properly or in case of a repair order,
follow the instructions given in the Re-
pair service section. Contact our Cus-
tomer Services if necessary.
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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 these oper-
ating instructions. Children may not al-
ways 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.
