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Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any
warranty or liability claims.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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Warning: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to
avoid the possibility of electric shock, for hob surfaces of glass-
ceramic or similar material which protect live parts
•
Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should
not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot
•
A steam cleaner is not to be used.
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Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your cooktop.
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The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
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WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking
surfaces.
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The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking
process has to be supervised continuously.
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WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob 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.
1.3
Operation and maintenance
1.3.1
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. If the cooktop
surface should break or crack, switch the appliance off
immediately at the mains power supply (wall switch) and
contact a qualified technician.
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