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safety instructions
• Please read these instructions before operating the appliance
and retain for future use.
• The appliance is intended solely for domestic use within the home.
The hob is only to be used for the preparation of food. The appliance
is not designed for heating rooms.
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WARNING: this appliance and the accessible parts will become
hot during use. Do not touch hot parts. Keep children younger
than 8 away from the appliance unless they are under continuous
supervision.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and over, as well
as by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack or experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised
and instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children.
• Do not keep objects that children might find interesting in cupboards
above or behind the appliance.
• The cooking zones heat up during use and stay hot for a while
afterwards. Keep young children away from the hob during and
immediately after cooking.
• The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from
failure to follow the safety instructions and warnings.
• Never open the casing of the appliance.
• Do not warm closed tins on the hob. There will be a build-up of
pressure that will cause tins to explode. You might get injured or
scalded.
WARNING : danger of fire: never leave anything unsupervised on
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the hob.
WARNING : cooking with fat or oil on a hob without supervision
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can be dangerous and can lead to fire. NEVER try to extinguish a
fire with water. Instead, switch the appliance off and then cover
the flames with for example a lid or a fire blanket.
• The appliance should not be placed or used outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance as a worktop. The appliance may
accidentally be switched on or still be hot or catch fire.
• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or something similar. If the
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