Important safety instructions
This section contains safety instructions that will help you avoid risk of injury and damage. All warranties will become void if you do not follow these instructions.
General safety
•This 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Always keep children and infirm persons away from the appliance when it is in use.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Do not operate the appliance if it is defective or has any visible damage.
•Do not carry out any repairs or modifications on the appliance.
•Never wash down the appliance with water! There is the risk of electric shock!
•Never use the appliance when your judgment or coordination is impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs.
•The appliance must be disconnected from the mains during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair procedures.
•Be careful when using alcoholic drinks in your dishes. Alcohol evaporates at high temperatures and may cause a fire since it can ignite when it comes into contact with hot surfaces.
•Only use the appliance for preparing food.
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•Do not use the appliance for heating closed tins and glass jars. The pressure that would build up in the tin/ jar may cause it to burst.
•Do not place any flammable materials close to the appliance as the sides may become hot during use.
•Keep all ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
•The appliance may be hot when it is in use. Never touch the hot cooking zones.
•Make sure that the hob controls are switched off after every use.
•Use a deep pan, large enough to cover the appropriate cooking zone.
•Always dry food thoroughly before placing it in hot oil or fat. Frozen food in particular will spit and splatter if added too quickly.
•Never fill the pan more than one third full of fat or oil.
•Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.
•Do not fry too much food at once. This lowers the temperature of the oil or fat and results in fatty foods.
•Do not leave hot fat or oil unattended. If overheating occurs, these could catch fire.
•Do not use or store inflammable products (alcohol, petrol, benzene etc.) near the appliance as these pose a fire risk.
•Do not cover the hob or burners with aluminium foil.
•Switch off the power at the mains in the event of a fault or when cleaning the appliance.
Check the general appearance of your appliance for any damages that might have occurred during transportation.
