- 28 -5.2 Safety instructionsWARNING! Risk of electric shock!The device must only be connected to a properly installed single socket withprotective contact.Never remove the power cable by pulling the cable itself; always grab the plughousing.• Never allow the power cable to come into contact with heat sources or sharp edges.The power cable should not hang over the side of the working surface. Ensure that noone can step on or trip over the cable.• The power cable must not be folded, bent or tangled, and must always remain fullyunrolled.• Never place the device or other objects on the power cable.• Do not lay the cable over carpets or heat insulations. Do not cover the cable.Keep away the cable from operating range and do not dunk it into water.WARNING! Hot external surface!During operation some parts of the device become very hot. Do not touch the hotsurface of the glass field.Please note: the induction cooker does not heat up itself during cooking, but thetemperature of the cookware heats up the cooking zone.• Do not use the device in case it does not function properly, has been damaged ordropped.• Do not use any accessory or spare parts that have not been recommended by themanufacturer. These can be dangerous for the user or lead to damages of thedevice or personal injury, and further, the warranty expires.WARNING! Hazard via electrical current!Do not insert any objects like wires or tools into the ventilation slots.This may cause electric shocks.• Do not move the induction cooker during cooking or with hot cookware on top of it.• Do not use the device as a surface for storing various items. Do not leave suchobjects as empty containers, etc. on it.