Operating Instructions
1Safety
The safety aspects of this appliance comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufac- turers we also believe it is our responsibility to familiarise you with the following safety instructions.
Electrical Safety
•The installation and connection of the new appliance must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
•Repairs to the appliance are only to be carried out by approved serv- ice engineers. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local customer center or your dealer.
3 Please follow these instructions, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur.
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•If your appliance malfunctions or if fractures, cracks or splits appear:
–switch off all cooking zones,
–disconnect the hob from the electricity supply.
Child Safety
The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. Therefore, always keep small children away from the appliance.
Safety During Use
•This appliance may only be used for normal cooking and frying in the home. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes.
•Do not use the hob to heat the room.
•Take care when plugging electric appliances into mains sockets near the hob. Connection leads must not come into contact with the hot surface.
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