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• This appliance complies with all applicable European safety regulations. However,
the surfaces of the appliance may become very hot during use and continue to give
off heat even after it has been switched off.
•
Never attempt to extinguish a fi re with water, but switch the appliance off and then
cover the fl ame with a lid or blanket, for example.
WARNING
Risk of fi re! Do not place any objects (except pots and pans) on the hob
surface.
•
Switch-off devices must be installed in the fi xed wiring in accordance with the
wiring rules.
•
Make sure that electrical fi ttings or cables do not come into contact with hot
surfaces of the appliance.
•
Do not use the appliance to heat the room in which it is located or to dry clothes.
•
Do not install the appliance near curtains or furnishings made of soft materials.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the
costumer service or a similarly qualifi ed person to avoid any hazard.
•
Never use the appliance in combination with an external timer or remote control.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock! If the surface shows cracks, switch off the
appliance to avoid possible electric shock. Do not use the appliance if it
is damaged.
• Never leave pans and pots containing fat- and oil-based dishes unattended on the
switched-on hotplate, as hot fat tends to catch fi re very quickly.
WARNING
Risk of injury! Only use hob guards designed by the hob manufacturer
or specifi ed as suitable by the appliance manufacturer in these
instructions, or hob guards integrated into the appliance. The use of
unsuitable protective devices can cause accidents.
