important safety instructions
• Rough cookware can scratch the glass ceramic surface. Use only pots and pans with a
smooth bottom.
• Salt, sugar, and grains of sand or dirt (e.g. from fresh vegetables) between the cookware
and the cooktop can cause scratches. Keep cooktop and cookware clean.
• Even light objects such as a salt shaker can cause cracks and chips if they fall on the glass
ceramic surface. Do not drop anything on the glass ceramic surface.
• Hot objects on the sensor areas or indicators can damage the electronics underneath.
Never place hot pots or pans on the sensor areas or indicators.
• Do not heat oils and fats for longer than one minute, and never use the power booster.
• Storage in or on Appliance - Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near
surface units.
• Metal objects stored in a drawer under the cooktop can become hot when the cooktop
is in heavy use over a longer period of time. Do not store metal objects in a drawer under
the cooktop!
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
• For users who wear a pacemaker: When the cooktop is in use it is surrounded by an
electromagnetic field. It is unlikely that this will affect a pacemaker. However, if in doubt
consult the manufacturer of the pacemaker or your doctor.
• Objects affected by electromagnetic fields, for instance credit cards, CDs and calculators,
should be kept away from the cooktop when it is on.
• Because induction heating works so quickly, the temperature of the cookware bottom can
quickly reach the ignition point of oils and fats. Never leave the cooktop unattended during
use!
• The cooktop is equipped with a cooling fan. If there is a drawer below the installed
appliance, you will need to ensure there is enough space to allow for ventilation. Do not
use the drawer to store sharp or small objects or paper. They could pass through or be
sucked into the vents in the housing and damage the fan blades or otherwise interfere
with cooling.
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