Keep children below the age of 8 years old
at a safe distance from the appliance and
power cable.
Risk of fire!
Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly.
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Never leave hot fat or oil unattended.
Never use water to put out burning oil or
fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish
flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or
something similar.
The hotplates become very hot. Never
Risk of fire!
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place combustible items on the hob.
Never place objects on the hob.
The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
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Risk of fire!
combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
The hob switches off automatically and
Risk of fire!
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can no longer be operated. It may switch
on unintentionally at a later point. Switch
off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of burns!
The hotplates and surrounding area
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(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
The hotplate heats up but the display does
Risk of burns!
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not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Metal objects on the hob quickly become
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Risk of burns!
very hot. Never place metal objects (such
as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the
hob.
After each use, always turn off the hob at
Risk of fire!!
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the main switch. Do not wait until the hob
turns off automatically after the pan is
removed.
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
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may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the
appliance from the mains or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
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Risk of electric shock!
steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
A defective appliance may cause electric
Risk of electric shock!
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shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic
Risk of electric shock!
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may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Electromagnetic hazards!
This appliance complies with safety and
electromagnetic compatibility standards.
However, people with pacemakers or
insulin pumps must refrain from using this
appliance. It is impossible to ensure that all
of these devices available on the market
comply with current electromagnetic
compatibility standards, and that
interference which may prevent the device
from working correctly will not occur. It is
also possible that people with other types of
devices, such as a hearing aids, could
experience some discomfort.
Malfunction risk!
The hob is equipped with a fan in the lower
section. If there is a drawer under the hob it
should not be used to store small objects or
paper, since they could damage the fan or
interfere with the cooling if they are sucked
into it.
There should be a minimum of 2 cm
between the contents of the drawer and fan
intake.
Risk of injury!
When cooking in a bain marie, the hob
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and cooking container could shatter due
to overheating. The cooking container in
the bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use
heat-resistant cookware.
Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
Risk of injury!
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liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.
Elements that may damage the appliance
Caution!
Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
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Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. Doing so
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may cause damage.
Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the indicator
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area, or the hob frame. Doing so may cause damage.
Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may damage it.
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Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on the
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hotplate while it is hot. The use of laminated sheeting is not
recommended on the hob.
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