OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
The safety aspects of this appliance comply with accepted technical stan− dards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we also believe it is our responsibility to familiarise you with the following sa− fety instructions.
Electrical Safety
•The installation and connection of the new appliance must only be car− ried out by qualified personnel.
•Repairs to the appliance are only to be carried out by approved service engineers. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause in− jury or serious malfunctioning. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local customer center or your dealer.
Please follow these instructions, otherwise the warranty will not cover any damage that may occur.
•Flush−mounted appliances may only be operated following installation in suitable installation cabinets and workplaces which conform to the relevant standards. This ensures sufficient protection against contact for electrical units as required by the VDE [Association of German Electrical Engineers].
•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.
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