• Do not use the appliance as a worktop. The appliance can be
switched on by accident or still be hot, which means that
objects could melt, get hot or catch fire.
• Do not cover the appliance with a cloth or something similar. If
the appliance is still hot or is switched on, there is a fire hazard.
• Do not use the appliance in a room with an ambient
temperature below 5°C.
• If the appliance is used for the first time, it will smell new. This
is normal. The smell will disappear through ventilation.
• Do not use the appliance when the glass plate is broken.
• Do not operate the appliance with an external timer or a
separate remote control system.
• Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons and
lids on the surface of the hob. The items may become hot.
• Make sure that you switch off the appliance when removing a
pan.
• Be careful not to drop items on the glass plate. The glass plate
may break as a result.
• Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enamelled cast
iron pots) may damage the ceramic glass.
• Sand or other abrasive materials may damage the ceramic
glass.
• Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
• Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic hob.
• If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the
risk of an electric shock.
• Be aware of a fast heating time when you use the appliance at
a high power level. Always remain nearby after adjusting a
cooking zone to a higher power level.
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