Safety
The safety aspects of this appliance comply with accepted technical standards and
the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we also believe it is EN our responsibility to familiarise you with the following safety instructions.
Electrical safety
•Be sure the appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
•The appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Repairs carried out by unqualified individuals may cause injury or serious malfunction. If your appliance is in need of repair, contact your local service centre. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage and void the warranty.
•Flush - mounted appliances may be operated only after they have been installed in cabinets and workplaces that 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 mains supply; and
-contact your local service centre.
•If the cooktop cracks, turn the appliance off to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Do not use your hob until the glass surface has been replaced.
•Do not use the hob to heat aluminium foil, products wrapped in aluminium foil or frozen foods packaged in aluminium cookware.
Child safety
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without the adequate supervision of a responsible adult.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. Always keep small children away from the appliance.
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