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safety instructions
• Carefully and fully read the user manual prior to using
the appliance and carefully store the manual for future
reference.
• Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the user
manual. Only use the hob for preparing meals. The appliance is
not suitable for heating rooms.
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WARNING: the appliance and accessible parts get hot
during use. Do not touch hot parts. Keep children younger
than 8 years of age out of the vicinity, unless they are
supervised at all times.
• The appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older and
persons with a limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or
lack of experience or knowledge, provided they use the appliance
under supervision or have been instructed about its safe use and
understand the hazards involved.
• Children are not allowed to play with the appliance.
• The appliance may not be cleaned or maintained by children,
unless this is done under supervision.
• Do not store objects that might be of interest to children in
cabinets above or behind the appliance.
• The cooking zones get hot when used and remain hot for a
period after use. Do not allow small children in the vicinity
during and immediately after cooking.
• If the safety instructions and warnings are not observed, the
manufacturer cannot be held liable for any resulting damage.
• Never open the base unit of the appliance.
• Do not heat up closed cans on the hob. This creates
overpressure, as a result of which the cans may explode. You
could injure/burn yourself as a result.
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WARNING: fire hazard: do not leave anything standing on
the hob unattended.
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WARNING : cooking with fat or oil on an unattended hob
can be dangerous and could result in fire. NEVER try to
extinguish the fire with water. Instead, you should turn off
the appliance and then cover the flames with a lid or an
extinguishing blanket, for example.
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