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Operating Instructions1Safety
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 Service Force Centre.
3Please follow these instructions, otherwise the warranty will not cover
any damage that may occur.
•Flush-mounted appliances may only be operated following installa-
tion 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.