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Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension
cables.
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Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug
(if applicable) or to the mains cable. Contact our
Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to
change a damaged mains cable.
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The shock protection of live and insulated parts
must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be
removed without tools.
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Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the installation.
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If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the
mains plug.
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Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the
appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
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Use only correct isolation devices: line protecting
cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed from the
holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
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The electrical installation must have an isolation
device which lets you disconnect the appliance from
the mains at all poles. The isolation device must
have a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm.
Use
Warning! Risk of injury, burns and
electrical shock.
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Remove all the packaging, labelling and protective
film (if applicable) before first use.
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Use this appliance in a household environment.
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Do not change the specification of this appliance.
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Make sure that the ventilation openings are not
blocked.
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Do not let the appliance stay unattended during
operation.
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Set the cooking zone to "off" after each use.
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Do not put cutlery or saucepan lids on the cooking
zones. They can become hot.
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Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or
when it has contact with water.
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Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a
storage surface.
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If the surface of the appliance is cracked, disconnect
immediately the appliance from the power supply.
This to prevent an electrical shock.
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When you place food into hot oil, it may splash.
Warning! Risk of fire and explosion
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Fats and oil when heated can release flammable
vapours. Keep flames or heated objects away from
fats and oils when you cook with them.
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The vapours that very hot oil releases can cause
spontaneous combustion.
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Used oil, that can contain food remnants, can cause
fire at a lower temperature than oil used for the first
time.
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Do not put flammable products or items that are wet
with flammable products in, near or on the
appliance.
Warning! Risk of damage to the
appliance.
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Do not keep hot cookware on the control panel.
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Do not put a hot pan cover on the glass surface of
the hob.
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Do not let cookware to boil dry.
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Be careful not to let objects or cookware fall on the
appliance. The surface can be damaged.
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Do not activate the cooking zones with empty
cookware or without cookware.
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Do not put aluminium foil on the appliance.
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Cookware made of cast iron, aluminium or with a
damaged bottom can cause scratches on the glass /
glass ceramic. Always lift these objects up when you
have to move them on the cooking surface.
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This appliance is for cooking purposes only. It must
not be used for other purposes, for example room
heating.
Care and cleaning
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Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the
deterioration of the surface material.
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Deactivate the appliance and let it cool down before
you clean it.
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Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply
before maintenance.
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Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
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Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
Disposal
Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation.
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Contact your municipal authority for information on
how to discard the appliance correctly.
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Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
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Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the
appliance and dispose of it.
Service
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To repair the appliance contact an Authorised
Service Centre.
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Use original spare parts only.