Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire. Do not leave the appliance unattended when cooking with oil or fat.
If oil or fat does catch fire, do not attempt to put out the flames with water. Disconnect the appliance from the mains and use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan lid, damp towel or similar to smother the flames.
Flames could set the grease filters of a cooker hood on fire. Do not flambé under a cooker hood.
Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances can ignite when heated. Therefore do not store such items or substances in a drawer under the hob. Cutlery inserts must be
Do not heat an empty pan.
Do not heat up unopened tins of food on the hob, as pressure will build up in the tin, causing it to explode.
Do not cover the hob, e.g. with a hob cover, a cloth or protective foil. The material could catch fire, shatter or melt if the appliance is switched on by mistake or if residual heat is still present.
When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a
Plastic and aluminium foil containers melt at high temperatures. Do not use plastic or aluminium foil containers on the hob.
If the appliance is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it may only be used with the furniture door open. Do not close the door whilst the hob in use or whilst there is any residual heat present.
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