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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Technical Safety
-Activate the Child Safety
Lock so that the cooktop cannot be
turned on inadvertently.
-Children should not be left
unattended in an area where the
appliance is in use. Never allow chil-
dren to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
Caution: Do not store items of inte-
rest to children in cabinets above the
appliance. Children climbing on the
appliance to reach these items could
be injured.
-The appliance is hot during
use and remains so for some time af-
ter being switched off. Keep children
away from the appliance.
-Ensure that any packing ma-
terial, is disposed of safely and kept
out of the reach of children. Danger of
suffocation!
-Keep all pots and pans out
of the reach of children. Danger of
burning or scalding.
-Install the appliance so that
the power cord does not come into
contact with any portion of the cook-
top which may become hot during
use.
-Do not operate any applian-
ce with a damaged cord or plug, or if
the appliance has been damaged in
any manner. Contact Astor Warehou-
se Technical Service Department.
-Installation, repair and main-
tenance work should be performed
by a Astor Warehouse authorized
service technician. Work by unquali-
fied persons could be dangerous and
may void the warranty
-Before installing the com-
biset, check for externally visible da-
mage. Do not operate a damaged
appliance.
-To guarantee the electrical
safety of this appliance, continuity
must exist between the appliance and
an effective grounding system. It is
imperative that this basic safety requi-
rement be met. If there is any doubt,
have the electrical system of the hou-
se checked by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer will not be held res-
ponsible for damages caused by the
lack, or inadequacy, of an effective
grounding system.
-Before
sure that the voltage and frequency
listed on the data plate correspond
with the household electrical supply.
This data must correspond to prevent
injury and appliance damage. Consult
a qualified electrician if in doubt.
-Do not use an extension
cord to connect this appliance to
electricity. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance.
-Do not use the appliance
until it has been properly installed in
the countertop (if applicable).
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