WARNING
Risk of electric shock! To reduce the risk of electric shock, switch off the
appliance immediately if the surface (hob surface made of glass
ceramic or similar material that protects live parts) is cracked.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the
hob surface since they can get hot.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your cooktop.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
• The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be
supervised continuously.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while cooking, as cooking with oil or fat
in particular can be dangerous and result in the outbreak of a fi re. Never try to
extinguish a grease fi re with water! Instead, switch off the appliance and cover the
fl ame with a fi re blanket or a pot lid.
WARNING
Risk of fi re! Do not store other items on the cooking surfaces, except
pans and pots.
INSTRUCTIONS ON USE AND MAINTENANCE
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. If the cooktop surface should break
or crack, switch the appliance off immediately at the mains power supply (wall
switch) and contact a qualifi ed technician.
• Switch the cooktop off at the wall before cleaning or maintenance.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
Health Hazard
• This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards.
• However, persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical implants (such
as insulin pumps) must consult with their doctor or implant manufacturer before
using this appliance to make sure that their implants will not be affected by the
electromagnetic fi eld.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in death.
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