1 Safety precautions
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ently installed electrical install-
ation in accordance with the
installation regulations.
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If the mains cable of this ap-
pliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufac-
turer or its Customer Services
or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid hazard.
1.3
Appliance-specific safety
precautions
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WARNING: If the surface has
a crack running through the
thickness of the material,
switch the appliance off and
disconnect it from the mains
to avoid possible electric
shock.
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WARNING: The appliance
and its accessible parts get
hot during use. Be careful not
to touch the heating ele-
ments.
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Under no circumstances use
a steam cleaner to clean the
appliance.
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Do not place metal objects
such as knives, forks,
spoons, lids or aluminium foil
on the hob as they can get
hot.
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WARNING: It can be danger-
ous to leave the hob unatten-
ded when cooking with fat or
oil, as this can lead to fires.
NEVER attempt to extinguish
a fire with water. Instead,
switch the appliance off and
then carefully smother the
flames with, for example, a lid
or a fire blanket.
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WARNING: Never store ob-
jects on the hob due to the
risk of fire.
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WARNING: The cooking pro-
cess should always be super-
vised. Shorter cooking pro-
cesses, in particular, must be
supervised the entire time.
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Do not operate the appliance
using an external time switch
or a separate remote control
system.
1.4
Instructions for use
Before using for the first time
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The appliance must be installed and
connected to the electricity supply in
accordance with the separate installa-
tion instructions. Have a qualified fitter/
electrician carry out the necessary
work.
Correct use
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The appliance is designed for use in
the home for preparing food. No liability
is assumed for any damage caused by
improper use or incorrect handling.
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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-
