General Information

I . GENERAL INFORMATION

1.INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE

1.1INSTALLATION AND INITIAL OPERATION

SThe installation, adjustment and initial

operation of the appliance must be properly carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and may only be done by an authorised specialist.

SInstallations for the supply of electricity and gas must be carried out by approved specialists in compliance with specific national and local regulations. They bear the responsibility.

SThe appliance must not be placed in operation until the user has become familiar with its operation. The operating instructions and the related safety precautions must be followed precisely. Follow strictly the attention and warning label indications on the appliances.

1.2OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

SThe manager is responsible for ensuring that

all components relevant for safety are in perfect working order at all times. The operating condition of these components must be examined by an authorized technician at least once a year and any defects remedied if required.

SThe operator of this appliance is responsible for total observation of the national regula- tions concerning operating safety.

SRemain the manual for future reference.

1.3USE AS PRESCRIBED

SClosed containers (jars, cans, bottles, tubes,

etc.) must not be heated owing to the danger of bursting and injuries.

SHard objects must not be allowed to fall onto the hot plate.

SDo not place any aluminium foil or plastic vessels on the hot cooking surface.

SDo not place any other objects apart from cooking vessels on the ceramic plate since they heat up during operation (danger of fire and burning).

SObjects, which are worn by the user, such as rings, watches etc. can become hot, if these come near to the appliance during operation.

SThe hot plates must not be used as rest surfaces.

SThe drawing-in of air in the storage space must always be ensured.

1.4SAFETY-CONSCIOUS WORKING

STouching the hotplates can cause burns.

SAs soon as a crack in the surface becomes visible, the equipment is to be disconnected immediately from the power supply.

SSpraying the appliance or its parts with a high-pressure cleaning device may cause malfunctions and is not to be done.

STo avoid damages of the appliance do not let water flow from the mixer tap onto the cooking plates.

SPeople with pacemakers should ask their doctor if their health will be endangered near the range.

SFor appliances with a downpipe, the hose should lead into a drain opening which is cov- ered by a grating such that it cannot be kicked or tipped, or a drain gutter should run underneath the appliance.

SDevices on wheels set up in block configura- tion must be checked before each start-up whether the potential equalization is con- nected with the neighbour equipment. The connection may be done only by authorized technical personnel.

SAppliances on wheels must be fastened to the building.

1.5AFTER-SALES SERVICE AND REPAIR

SIn the event of a permanent fault which interferes with operation, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the power supply.

STo perform maintenance and repairs contact the factory, the factory representative or a local service company.

SRepair, maintenance work and other adjustments are only to be carried out by an authorized specialist. The valid local and national regulations must be observed. This applies especially to safety and control elements. Parts requiring replacement are only to be replaced by original spare parts. A service contract is recommended.

SCleaning and maintenance must be done only when the heating surfaces are cold. Do not use inflammable liquids to clean the appliance.

SAn obligatory service check is required annually.

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