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m Important safety information
m Warning – Risk of deflagration!
Accumulation of unburned gas in an enclosed
area carries a risk of deflagration. Do not
subject the appliance to draughts. These might
blow out the burners. Carefully read the
instructions and warnings on the operation of
gas burners.
m Warning – Risk of poisoning!
The kitchen will become hot and humid and
combustion products produced when this gas
appliance is used. Make sure the kitchen is
well ventilated, particularly when the hob is in
operation: either keep the natural ventilation
apertures open, or install a ventilation system
(extractor hood). Intense prolonged use of the
appliance may require additional or more
effective ventilation: open a window or increase
the power of the ventilation system.
m Warning – Risk of burns!
▯ The burners and their immediate vicinity get
very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces.
Keep children under 8 years old well away
from this appliance.
Risk of burns!
▯ If the liquefied gas bottle is not upright,
liquefied propane/butane can enter the
appliance. Intense darting flames may
therefore escape from the burners.
Components may become damaged and
start to leak over time so that gas escapes
uncontrollably. Both can cause burns.
Always use liquefied gas bottles in an
upright position.
m Warning – Risk of fire!
▯ The cooking process must be supervised.
A short cooking process must be
supervised without interruption.
Risk of fire!
▯ The burners get very hot. Do not rest
inflammable objects on the hob. Do not
store objects on the hob.
Risk of fire!
▯ Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
products which produce fumes,
inflammable materials or non-food products
below or near this domestic appliance.
Risk of fire!
▯ Fat or oil which is overheated can catch fire
easily. Never leave fat or oil to heat up
unattended. If oil or fats do catch fire, never
use water to put the fire out. Put the fire out
by covering the pan with a lid and switch off
the hotplate.
m Warning – Risk of injuries!
▯ Pans which are damaged, are not the right
size, hang over the edge of the hob or are
not positioned correctly can cause serious
injuries. Follow the advice and warnings
provided relating to the cooking pans.
Risk of injury!
▯ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out, and damaged
power and gas lines replaced, by an after-
sales engineer trained by us. If the
appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Shut
off the gas supply. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of injury!
▯ If a control knob is too stiff to turn or it is
loose, it must not be used. Contact our
after-sales service immediately to have the
control knob repaired or replaced.
m Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Do not clean the appliance using steam
cleaners.
