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1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains before you clean or maintain it.
2. The appliance must always be grounded and protected corresponding to the
requirements of your local energy supplier. The main current circuit must be
equipped with a safety shut-down device.
3. All modifications to the electrical mains to enable the installation of the
appliance must be performed by a qualified professional.
4. In case of an event caused by a technical malfunction, disconnect the appliance
from the mains. Report the malfunction to your service centre so it can be
repaired.
5. If any cracks occur on the glass-ceramic , switch off the appliance and
disconnect it from the mains. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
6. Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and extension cords for connecting the
appliance to the mains.
7. Do not carry out any modifications to your appliance.
8. The room the appliance is installed in must be dry and well-ventilated. When
the appliance is installed, an easy access to all control elements is required.
9. Adjacent furniture or housing and all materials used for installation must be able
to resist a temperature of min. 85
0
C above the ambient temperature of the
room the appliance is installed in during operation.
10. Do not install the appliance in rooms or at areas which contain flammable
substances as petrol, gas or paint. This warning also refers to the vapour these
substances release.
11. Cooker-hoods should be installed according to their manufacturers' instructions.
12. Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and
then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
13. Do not install the appliance near to curtains or upholstered furniture. RISK OF
FIRE!
14. Do not store any objects on the hob. RISK OF FIRE!
15. Household equipment and connection leads must not touch the hob as the
insulation material is usually not heat-resistant.
16. Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam will cause serious
damage to the electric components of the appliance. RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
17. After use, always switch off the cooking zones as described in this manual(i.e.
by using the touch controls). Do not rely on the auto-detection feature to switch
off the cooking zones when you remove the cookware.
18. The appliance is not allowed to be operated with an external timer or a separate
remote-control-system.
19. The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation, so keep
children away from the operating appliance. Touching the appliance while it is
operating can cause serious burns.
20. Children must not play with the appliance.
21. Always supervise children when they are near the appliance.
