Operating Instructions36OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS1 SafetyThe safety aspects of this appliance comply with the accepted technicalstandards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we alsoconsider it our obligation as a manufacturer to make you aware of thefollowing safety information.Electrical Safety• The new appliance may only be installed and connected up by quali-fied personnel, according to the manufacturers instructions and tothe relevant country standards.Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not coverany damage that may occur.• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by approved ser-vice engineers. Improper repairs can cause injury or significant mal-function. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your localAEG Service Force Centre.• If your appliance malfunctions or fractures and cracks or splitsappear:– switch off all cooking zones,– Disconnect the hob from the electricity supply.Child SafetyThe cooking zones will become hot when the hob is in use. Therefore,always keep small children away.The hob is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children toplay near or with the hobSafety During Use• This appliance is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not desi-gned for commercial or industrial purposes• Do not use the hob to heat the room.• Take care when plugging electrical appliances into mains sockets nearthe hob. Connecting leads must not come into contact with the hotsurface.• Overheated fats and oils catch fire quickly. You should supervise coo-king when preparing foods in fat or oil (e.g. chips).• Switch the cooking zones off after use.