► Defective components must always be replaced with original replacement parts. Only
such parts will guarantee that the safety requirements are fulfilled.
► Never move the device by pulling on the power cable.
► Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the
hotplate since they can get hot.
► Device is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
12.3
Sources of danger
12.3.1 Danger due to Electromagnetic Field
WARNING
The magnetic fields generated during operation of the appliance may lead to
adverse effects. Adhere to the following safety instructions:
► People with elevated electrical sensitivity should not remain in the immediate vicinity of
the appliance for longer than is necessary.
► Scientific tests have proven that induction hotplates do not pose a risk. However,
persons with a pacemaker should keep a minimum distance of 60 cm to the device
while it is in operation. In addition, persons with a pacemaker should clear with their
doctor whether to take care of some special handling advises.Do not place any
magnetisable objects, e.g. credit cards, data carriers or cassettes on or in the
immediate vicinity of the appliance.
► Place cooking utensils in the middle of the hob, so that the base of the pot covers as
much of the electromagnetic field as possible.
► Do not remove any coverings on the appliance.
12.3.2 Danger of Burning
WARNING
The items cooked on this appliance as well as the cooking utensils used and the
surface of the appliance can become very hot.
Adhere to the following safety instructions in order to avoid burning or scalding yourself or
others:
► Protect your hands during all work at the hot appliance by using heat insulating gloves,
dish cloths or similar.
► Do not place any metal cooking utensils, pot or pan lids, knives or other metal objects
on the hob. When the appliance is switched on, these items can become very hot.
► Do not touch the hot surface of the ceramic hob.
The induction cooker itself does not produce any heat during the cooking process, but
the temperature of the cooking utensils heats the hot plate.
► The external thermometer can become very hot by the hot food. Take care when you
use the external thermometer. Danger of Burns!
Please note
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