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The hotplates become very hot. Never
place combustible items on the hob.
Never place objects on the hob.
Ris k of fire!
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The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
Ris k of fire!
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The hob switches off automatically and
can no longer be operated. It may switch
on unintentionally at a later point. Switch
off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of burns!
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The hotplates and surrounding area
(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
Ris k of burns!
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The hotplate heats up but the display does
not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Ris k of burns!
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Metal objects on the hob quickly become
very hot. Never place metal objects (such
as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the
hob.
Risk of fire!!
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After each use, always turn off the hob at
the main switch. Do not wait until the hob
turns off automatically after the pan is
removed.
Risk of electric shock!
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Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the
appliance from the mains or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Ris k of electric shoc k!
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Penetrating moisture may cause an
electric shock. Do not use any high-
pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Ris k of electric shoc k!
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A defective appliance may cause electric
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.
Ris k of electric shoc k!
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Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic
may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Electromagnetic hazards!
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This appliance complies with safety and
electromagnetic compatibility standards.
However, people with pacemakers must
refrain from approaching the appliance
when in use. Although the risk is small, it
is impossible to ensure that all of these
devices available on the market comply
with current electromagnetic compatibility
standards and that interference which may
prevent the device from working correctly
will not occur. It is also possible that
people with other types of devices, such
as hearing aids, could experience some
discomfort.
Hazard due to magneti sm!
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The removable control element is
magnetic and may affect electronic
implants, e. g. heart pacemakers or insulin
pumps. For people with electronic
implants: never carry the control element
in clothing pockets. The minimum
distance to heart pacemaker should be
10 cm.
Malfunction risk!
The hob is equipped with a fan in the lower
section. If there is a drawer under the hob it
should not be used to store small objects or
paper, since they could damage the fan or
interfere with the cooling if they are sucked
into it.
There should be a minimum of 2 cm
between the contents of the drawer and fan
intake.
Risk of injury!
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When cooking in a bain marie, the hob
and cooking container could shatter due
to overheating. The cooking container in
the bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use
heat-resistant cookware.
Risk o f injur y!
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Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.
Elements that may damage the appliance
Caution!
■ Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
■ Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. Doing so
may cause damage.
■ Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the indicator
area, or the hob frame. Doing so may cause damage.
■ Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may damage it.
■ Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on the
hotplate while it is hot. The use of laminated sheeting is not
recommended on the hob.
