Safety during use
•Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
•After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector.
•The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•This appliance is to be used only for normal cooking and frying in the home. It is not designed for commercial or industrial use.
•Never use the hob for heating the room.
•Take care when plugging electrical appliances into mains sockets near the hob. Mains leads must not come into contact with the cooktop.
•Overheated fat and oil can catch fire quickly. Never leave surface units unattended when preparing foods in fat or oil, for example, when cooking chips.
•Turn the cooking zones off after use.
•Always keep the control panels clean and dry.
•Never place combustible items on the hob. It may cause fire.
•Do not use the hob to heat aluminium foil, products wrapped in aluminium foil or frozen foods packaged in aluminium cookware.
•There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used carelessly.
•Cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot surface of the hob or hot cookware.
•Do not use the hob to dry clothes.
•Never store flammable materials such as aerosols and detergents in draws or cupboards under the hob.
Warning: Users with Pacemakers and Active Heart Implants must keep their upper body at a minimum distance of 30cm from induction cooking zones when turned on. If in doubt, you should consult the manufacturer of your device or your doctor.
Safety when cleaning
•Always turn the appliance off before cleaning.
•For safety reasons do not clean the appliance with a steam jet or high - pressure cleaner.
•Clean the hob in accordance with the cleaning and care instructions contained in this manual.
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