work on the appliance
unless they are supervised
and at least 8 years of age.
∙ The appliance and its
power cord must be kept
well away from children
under 8 at all times.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – such materials
are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull
the power cord, it must no longer be
used: even invisible damage may have
adverse effects on the operational safety
of the appliance.
∙ This unit must not be fi tted into a
countertop.
∙ People fi tted with pacemakers should
consult their doctors before using the
appliance, as the pacemaker's function
may be affected.
∙ This appliance should only be used
with suffi cient clearance from any
objects that respond to magnetic fi elds
(eg credit cards, cassettes, TV sets or
radios).
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ Do not position or operate the appliance
close to or underneath any wall-
cupboards or hanging objects such
as curtains or any other infl ammable
materials.
∙ During operation, the appliance must
be placed, clear of any obstructions,
on a level, non-metallic, heat-resistant
surface, impervious to splashes, stains
or hot steam.
∙ Always ensure that air is able to
circulate freely underneath the unit. A
minimum distance of 10 cm to any wall
must also be observed.
∙ The ventilation slots on the unit must
not be covered during use.
∙ Do not operate the unit , unless suitable
cookware (with food in) has been put
on the cooking surface. When an empty
pot or pan is being heated, the overheat
protection will automatically turn the
appliance off. In this case, however,
damage to cookware or the unit itself
cannot be completely ruled out.
∙ Caution: With the heat emitted by the
cookware, the ceramic glass surfaces
may heat up. There is therefore a
danger of burns.
∙ Caution: Food containing fat or oil may
catch fi re when over-heated.
∙ Do not attempt to move the unit while
there is cookware on the ceramic
surface.
∙ Do not pull or slide cookware over the
control panel, and do not place any
cookware on it.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction, and also
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