When gas hotplates are in operation
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without any cookware placed on them, they
can build up a lot of heat. The appliance
and the extractor hood above it may
become damaged or be set on fire. Grease
residue in the filter of the extractor hood
may ignite. Only operate the gas burners
with cookware on them.
Risk of burns!
The accessible parts become very hot
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when in operation. Never touch hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
When the appliance cover is closed, heat
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will accumulate. Only close the appliance
cover when the appliance has cooled
down. Never switch the appliance on with
the appliance cover closed. Do not rest
food on the appliance cover or use it to
keep food warm.
Risk of burns!
Empty cookware becomes extremely hot
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when set on a gas hotplate that is in
operation. Never heat up empty cookware.
Risk of injury!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
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may only be carried out, and damaged
power and gas lines replaced, by an after-
sales engineer trained by us. If the
appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Shut
off the gas supply. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of injury!
Faults or damage to the appliance are
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dangerous. Never switch on a faulty
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Shut off the gas supply.
Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of injury!
Unsuitable pan sizes, damaged or
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incorrectly positioned pans can cause
serious injury. Observe the instructions
which accompany the cookware.
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
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may only be carried out by one of our
trained after-sales engineers. If the
appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock and serious injury!
The cable insulation on electrical
▯
appliances may melt when touching hot
parts of the appliance. Never bring
electrical appliance cables into contact
with hot parts of the appliance.
Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
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steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
A defective appliance may cause electric
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shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Causes of damage
Caution!
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Heat damage to adjacent appliances or kitchen
units: Heat and moisture are produced if the
appliance is operated over a prolonged period.
Additional ventilation is required. Open windows
and switch on an extraction hood which conducts
into the open air.
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Appliance damage caused by heat accumulation:
Do not heat roasting dishes, pans or grill stones
on more than one burner at the same time.
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Malfunction: Always turn control knobs to the
OFF position when the appliance is not in
operation.
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