SAFETY
What you should pay attention to
Connection and repair
During use
• Induction cooking is extremely safe. Various safety devices have
been incorporated in the hob such as a residual heat indicator
and a cooking time limiter. There are nevertheless a number of
precautions you should take.
• This appliance may only be connected by a qualified installer.
• Never open the casing of the appliance. The appliance may only be
opened by the service technician.
• Disconnect the electricity from the appliance before starting any
repair work. Preferably unplug the appliance, switch the (automatic)
fuse(s) off or, in the event of a permanent connection, set the switch
in the fuse box to zero.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot
during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with
water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a
lid or a fire blanket.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking
surfaces.
• WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not
be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
• After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely
on the pan detector.
• Do not use the hob in temperatures below 5 °C.
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