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requirements of your local energy supplier. The main current circuit must be
equipped with a safety shut-down device.
5.
All modifications to the electrical mains to enable the installation of the appliance
must be performed by a qualified professional.
6.
In case of an event caused by a technical malfunction, disconnect the appliance
from the mains. Report the malfunction to your customer service so it can be
repaired.
7.
Do not repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by unauthorized persons
can cause serious damage. Always contact the customer service. Only original
spare-parts should be used for repairs.
8.
Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and extension cords for connecting the
appliance to the mains. RISK OF FIRE!
9.
If any cracks occur on the glass-ceramic , switch off the appliance and disconnect
it from the mains. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
10.
Do not carry out any modifications to your appliance.
11.
The appliance is not allowed to be operated with an external timer or a separate
remote-control-system.
12.
After use, always switch off the cooking zones as described in this manual (i.e. by
using the touch controls).
13.
The room the appliance is installed in must be dry and well-ventilated. When the
appliance is installed, an easy access to all control elements is required.
14.
The veneering of cabinets has to be fixed with a heat-resistant glue, that is able to
withstand a temperature of 100
0
C.
15.
Adjacent furniture or housing and all materials used for installation must be able to
resist a temperature of min. 85
0
C above the ambient temperature of the room the
appliance is installed in during operation.
16.
Do not install the appliance in rooms or at areas which contain flammable
substances as petrol, gas or paint. This warning also refers to the vapour these
substances release.
17.
Cooker-hoods should be installed according to their manufacturers' instructions.
18.
The safety distance between the hob and a
wall
cupboard
above should be
at
least
450 mm
.
19.
The safety distance between the hob and an
extractor hood
above should be
at
least
650 mm
.
20.
Do not store any objects on the hob. RISK OF FIRE!
21.
Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
NEVER
try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame
e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
22.
Do not install the appliance near to curtains or upholstered furniture. RISK OF FIRE!
23.
Household equipment and connection leads must not touch the hob as the
insulation material is usually not heat-resistant.
24.
Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam will cause serious
damage to the electric components of the appliance. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
25.
Never touch the cooking zones while the residual heat indicator is still on. RISK OF
BURNS!
