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• Do not at all operate this unit with an external timer or a separate telecontrol system.
• Check the power cord regularly for damage and deteriorations. Do not operate the appliance
when the power cord or the mains plug is damaged.
Attention! A damaged power cord presents a hazard of life by electric shock. Have appliances,
which do not work faultlessly or which are damaged, immediately and only checked and
repaired by the after-sales service.
• Do not misuse the power cord for unplugging the appliance. Keep the power cord away from
hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical forces. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of an electric shock.
• The integrated overheating protection ensures that the cooking zone can not overheat even
if operated continuously. If cracks, fi ssures or breakage is caused and if it may be assumed
that safe operation is no longer possible, immediately turn off the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug.
• Do not store any objects on top of the appliance, do not use it as a worktop and do not trans-
port it when hot.
• Never immerse the appliance in water for cleaning. Make sure no steam or water can infi ltrate
the underside.
• This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In case of signs of
damage to the appliance, the power cord, the sealing or the glass plate, unplug the appliance
immediately. Repairs may be effected by authorised specialist shops only. Improper repairs
may result in considerable dangers for the user.
Important notes
• Only use pots or pans suitable for induction cooking, i. e. cooking utensils that are made of
ferromagnetic material. Always keep the glass ceramic surface and the pot bottom clean and
dry.
• Do not leave any food in aluminium foil on the glass ceramic surface, nor cutlery, pot lids or
other objects made of metal as those might become hot.
• Never use oven sprays or stain-removers for cleaning! Special cleaning agents for the glass
plate are available on the market.
• Avoid scratches on the glass plate caused by pointed or sharp objects. Protect the glass plate
against breakage by falling objects.
• Any damage resulting from non-observance of these notes will not be covered by warranty.
Caution: This appliance complies with the standards for safety and electromagnetic compati-
bility. Nonetheless, persons with heart pacemakers should keep away from induction cooking
plates!
We cannot verify that every heart pacemaker available on the market complies with the current
standards for safety and electromagnetic compatibility respectively and that there is no interfe-
rence caused that might affect the correct operation of the pacemaker.
There may also be malfunctions of other appliances, such as hearing aids.
Prior to inital use
Wipe the appliance prior to the initial use with a damp cloth and dry it thoroughly. For more
detailed information please refer to “Cleaning and maintenance”.
Place the appliance on a heat resistant, stable and even surface (non-ferrous) and do not operate
it in the vicinity of other sources of heat (oven, gas fl ame, etc.). The space above the appliance
has to be kept free; the distance to all walls must be at least 10 cm. Stay 1 m away from
appliances being sensitive to electromagnetic fi elds. Unhindered air supply has to be ensured.
