GENERAL INFORMATION
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I . GENERAL INFORMATION
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE
1.1 INSTALLATION AND INITIAL OPERATION
1.2 OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
1.3 USE AS PRESCRIBED
1.4 SAFETY-CONSCIOUS WORKING
1.5 AFTER-SALES SERVICE AND REPAIR
SThe installation, adjustment and initial
operation of the appliance must be properly
carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and may only be
done by an authorised specialist.
SInstallations for the supply of electricity and
gas must be carried out by approved
specialists in compliance with specific
national and local regulations. They bear the
responsibility.
SThe appliance must not be placed in
operation until the user has become familiar
with its operation. The operating instructions
and the related safety precautions must be
followed precisely. Follow strictly the
attention and warning label indications on the
appliances.
SThe manager is responsible for ensuring that
all components relevant for safety are in
perfect working order at all times. The
operating condition of these components
must be examined by an authorized
technician at least once a year and any
defects remedied if required.
SThe operator of this appliance is responsible
for total observation of the national regula-
tions concerning operating safety.
SRemain the manual for future reference.
SClosed containers (jars, cans, bottles, tubes,
etc.) must not be heated owing to the danger
of bursting and injuries.
SHard objects must not be allowed to fall onto
the hot plate.
SDo not place any aluminium foil or plastic
vessels on the hot cooking surface.
SDo not place any other objects apart from
cooking vessels on the ceramic plate since
they heat up during operation (danger of fire
and burning).
SObjects, which are worn by the user, such as
rings, watches etc. can become hot, if these
come near to the appliance during operation.
SThe hot plates must not be used as rest
surfaces.
SThe drawing-in of air in the storage space
must always be ensured.
STouching the hotplates can cause burns.
SAs soon as a crack in the surface becomes
visible, the equipment is to be disconnected
immediately from the power supply.
SSpraying the appliance or its parts with a
high-pressure cleaning device may cause
malfunctions and is not to be done.
STo avoid damages of the appliance do not let
water flow from the mixer tap onto the
cooking plates.
SPeople with pacemakers should ask their
doctor if their health will be endangered near
the range.
SFor appliances with a downpipe, the hose
should lead into a drain opening which is cov-
ered by a grating such that it cannot be
kicked or tipped, or a drain gutter should run
underneath the appliance.
SDevices on wheels set up in block configura-
tion must be checked before each start-up
whether the potential equalization is con-
nected with the neighbour equipment. The
connection may be done only by authorized
technical personnel.
SAppliances on wheels must be fastened to
the building.
SIn the event of a permanent fault which
interferes with operation, the appliance must
be switched off and disconnected from the
power supply.
STo perform maintenance and repairs contact
the factory, the factory representative or a
local service company.
SRepair, maintenance work and other
adjustments are only to be carried out by an
authorized specialist. The valid local and
national regulations must be observed. This
applies especially to safety and control
elements. Parts requiring replacement are
only to be replaced by original spare parts. A
service contract is recommended.
SCleaning and maintenance must be done
only when the heating surfaces are cold. Do
not use inflammable liquids to clean the
appliance.
SAn obligatory service check is required
annually.
