2Safety instructionsThis manual explains the proper installation and use of your appliance, please read itcarefully before using even if you are familiar with the product. The manual should be keptin a safe place for future reference. In case of failure, only the Authorized TechnicalService may repair this hob. Otherwise the guarantee will be null and void.WarningGeneral safetyz The appliance may only be installed and connectedby trained, registered service engineers.z Built-in appliances may only be used after they havebuilt in to suitable built-in units and work surfacesthat meet standards.z In the event of faults with the appliance or damage,the appliance must be switched off anddisconnected from the electrical supply, to preventthe possibility of an electric shock.z Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out bytrained registered service engineers.z The technical and identification data for the hobfigure on the reference plate fixed to the appliance.z This reference plate must be consulted beforemaking the electrical connections.z The electrical connections must be made byspecialist aware to the legal and regulatory,requirements in each country.z If the cable is damaged in any way it must bereplaced by the manufacturer or after sale serviceor by authorized technical staff, to avoid hazard.Correct usez People (including children) who, because of theirphysical, sensory or mental capabilities or theirinexperience or ignorance are not able to use thedevice safely, should not use this device withoutsupervision or instruction by a responsible person.z This appliance should be used only for normaldomestic cooking and frying of food.z The appliance must not be used as a work surfaceor as a storage surface.z Additions or modifications to the appliance are notpermitted.z Do not place or store flammable liquids, highlyinflammable materials or fusible objects (e.g. plasticfilm, plastic, aluminum) on or near the appliance.z Do not heat an empty pan on the appliance.Children’s safetyz The cooking zones will become hot when youcook. Therefore, always keep small childrenaway from the appliance.z The appliance is not intended for use byyoung children or infirm persons withoutsupervision.z Young children should be supervised toensure that they do not play with theappliance.z To avoid small children and petsunintentionally switching the appliance on, werecommend activation of the child safetydevice.Safety during usez There is the risk of burns from the appliance ifused carelessly.z Cables from electrical appliances must nottouch the hot surface of the appliance or hotcookware.z Overheated fats and oils can ignite veryquickly. Warning! Fire hazard!z Switch the cooking zones off after each use.z Users with implanted pacemakers shouldkeep their upper body at least 30 cm fromheating cooking zones that are switched on.z Risk of burns! Do not place objects made ofmetal, such as knives, forks, spoons andsaucepan lids on the cooking surface, as theycan get hot.