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may become hot.
∙ This appliance may be used by
children (at least 8 years of age) and
by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or
lacking experience and knowledge,
provided they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance and fully
understand all dangers and safety
precautions involved.
∙ Children must not be permitted to
play with the appliance.
∙ Children must not be permitted
to carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work on the appliance
unless they are supervised and at
least 8 years of age.
∙ The appliance and its power cord
must be kept well away from children
under 8 at all times.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – such materials
are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull the
power cord, it must no longer be used:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
∙ This unit must not be fi tted into a
countertop.
∙ People fi tted with pacemakers should
consult their doctors before using the
appliance, as the pacemaker's function
may be affected.
∙ This appliance should only be used with
suffi cient clearance from any objects
that respond to magnetic fi elds (eg credit
cards, cassettes, TV sets or radios).
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ Do not position or operate the appliance
close to or underneath any wall-
cupboards or hanging objects such
as curtains or any other infl ammable
materials.
∙ During operation, the appliance must be
placed on a non-metallic, heat-resistant
surface, impervious to splashes, stains or
hot steam.
∙ Always ensure that air is able to circulate
freely underneath the unit. A minimum
distance of 10 cm to any wall must also
be observed.
∙ The ventilation slots on the unit must not
be covered during use.
∙ Do not operate the unit , unless suitable
cookware (with food in) has been put
on the cooking surface. When an empty
pot or pan is being heated, the overheat
protection will automatically turn the
appliance off. In this case, however,
damage to cookware or the unit itself
cannot be completely ruled out.
∙ Caution: With the heat emitted by the
cookware, the ceramic glass surfaces
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