1. SAFETY INFORMATIONBefore the installation and use of the appliance,carefully read the supplied instructions. Themanufacturer is not responsible for any injuries ordamages that are the result of incorrect installation orusage. Always keep the instructions in a safe andaccessible location for future reference.1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 yearsand above and by persons with reduced capabilitiesprovided that they have been given instruction and/orsupervision regarding the safe use of the applianceand understand the potential hazards involved.• Do not let children play with the appliance.• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose ofit appropriately.• Keep children and pets away from the appliance whenit operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts arehot.• If the appliance has a child safety device, this shouldbe activated.• Children shall not carry out cleaning and usermaintenance of the appliance without supervision.• Children aged 3 years and under must be kept awayfrom this appliance when it is in operation at all times.1.2 General Safety• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible partsbecome hot during use. Care should be taken toavoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8years of age shall be kept away unless continuouslysupervised.• Do not operate the appliance by means of an externaltimer or separate remote-control system.• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat oroil can be dangerous and may result in fire.ENGLISH 3