English12Safety and warning informationSafety and warning informationElectrical and grounding safetyWARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe theseprecautions:• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.• Do not remove the ground prong.• Do not use an adapter or an extensioncord.• Do not use a damaged power plug,power cord, or loose power outlet.• Do not modify the power plug, cord, oroutlet.• Do not put a fuse in a neutral or ground circuit.• Use a dedicated 120-volt, 60-Hz, 15-amp, AC, fused electrical circuit for this appliance.A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Do not plug more than oneappliance into this circuit.• Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.• This appliance must be grounded. If the appliance malfunctions or breaks down,grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a safe path for the current.This appliance's power cord has a grounding plug, which must be firmly plugged intoan outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to local regulations. If youare not sure your electrical outlet is properly grounded, have it checked by a licensedelectrician.• If codes allow for a separate ground wire, you should have a qualified electriciandetermine this wire's proper path.• Electrical service to the appliance must conform to local codes, or in the absence oflocal codes, to the National Electrical code/NFPA No. 70 – Latest Revision (for the U.S.)or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 or Latest Revisions.• The appliance owner shall ensure that the proper electrical service is provided for thecooktop.