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OPERATION
Before fi rst Use
• Check the voltage on the rating plate before use. Connect the equipment only to
sockets that match the voltage of the equipment. If you are not sure whether your
connections meet the requirements, consult an electrician or your power supplier.
• Place the appliance on a level, heat-resistant surface. Do not place it on surfaces
that are unstable and from which it can easily tip over.
Initial use
Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. To start the unit, press and hold the Menu
button for 2 seconds.
Usage
• Put the food to be heated in a pot and place it in the middle of the hotplate. Before
placing the cookware on the hotplate, clean the bottom of the pot to prevent burns.
• Set the desired cooking time, output and temperature as described in the following
sections.
• The surface of the hotplate will quickly become hot during operation. Do not touch
it.
• After cooking, switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. The
hotplate still has a high temperature, the display remains illuminated and the fan
continues to run. Do not touch the hotplate by hand until the appliance has cooled
down and then unplug the appliance from the wall outlet.
• If you are not going to use the appliance for a long time, remove the plug from the
socket so that the plate does not accidentally come on.
CAUTION
Risk of burns! During use, accessible parts of this appliance will
become hot enough to cause burns. Do not let your body, clothing or
any item other than suitable cookware contact the hotplate until the
surface is cool.