Gaggenau VG 232 CA manual Important notes, For your safety, Operating for the first time

1. Important notes

1.1 For your safety

You must not operate the appliance if it is damaged.

When connecting electrical appliances in the proxi- mity of the appliance, make sure that connecting leads do not come into contact with hot cooking surfaces!

As the user, you yourself are responsible for maintenance and proper use in the household.

Only ever operate the appliance under supervision.

Do not operate the appliance without pots and pans placed on it. Make sure that all the burner parts are correctly fitted.

Important: The appliance heats up during opera- tion. Keep children away.

Note:

If you have fitted the appliance cover VD 201-010 (special accessory) on the appliance, it must not be closed until the appliance has cooled down completely. Do not operate the appliance with the cover closed! Heat development may damage the appliance and the cover. Do not use the appliance cover as a surface for placing objects or for keeping things warm.

Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning apparatus or with water pressure - risk of short- circuits!

Isolate the appliance from the mains during every maintenance operation. To do this, remove the mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse. Close the gas supply.

Repairs must be carried out by authorised specia- lists, thus ensuring electrical safety.

No warranty claims can be lodged for any damage resulting from failure to observe these instructions.

Observe caution with oils and fats. They may overheat and burn easily.

Foodstuffs that are prepared in fat and oil must only be prepared under constant supervision!

Technical modifications reserved.

1.2 Operating for the first time

Before operating the appliance for the first time, please pay attention to the following notes:

The appliance must only be connected by an authorised specialist.

Read through these instructions attentively before operating the appliance for the first time.

Note:

The rating plate for this appliance is included on a separate sheet. Keep the rating plate in a safe place along with your operating and assembly instructions.

Remove the packaging from the appliance and dispose of it properly.

Keep packaging elements away from children.

Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories before using them for the first time. This will eliminate any “newness" smells and soiling (see chapter entitled “Cleaning and care").

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