SAFETY NOTICES AND WARNINGS
~Whenever performing installation or maintenance work or repairs, the appliance must be disconnected from the power supply. The appliance is considered to be electrically disconnected when one of the following conditions is met:
–the fusebox or circuit breakers are switched off.
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–the power cable is disconnected from the electrical system.
To disconnect units with plugs, do not pull on the cord but rather on the plug itself.
~Do not connect the gas cooktop to the power supply by a power strip or extension cord. They do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (danger of overheating, for example).
Correct use
,WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
~The cooktop is hot during use and remains so for some time after being switched off. Be careful not to touch the appliance if it may still be hot.
~Protect your hands when working with a hot appliance - wear oven mitts, and use potholders, etc. Make sure these materials do not come into contact with flames. Specifically, do not use large dishcloths, towels, or the like. Also make sure that the materials do not become damp or wet. This would increase the transfer of heat to your skin, and could cause burns.
~NEVER use the appliance to heat up closed containers, e.g., canned foods. The increased pressure can cause the containers/cans to explode, and this carries the danger of injury and burns.
~Do not place or use the appliance in the open.
~Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
~Do not light the gas cooktop until all burner parts have been properly assembled.
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