Page 7Product safetyx The appliance and itsaccessible parts become hotduring use. Care should betaken to avoid touching heatingelements. Children less than 8years of age shall be kept awayunless continuously supervised.x Never use the product whenyour judgment or coordination isimpaired by the use of alcoholand/or drugs.x Be careful when using alcoholicdrinks in your dishes. Alcoholevaporates at hightemperatures and may causefire since it can ignite when itcomes into contact with hotsurfaces.x The appliance must be installedso that it can be completelydisconnected from the mainssupply. The separation must beprovided by a switch built intothe fixed electrical installation,according to constructionregulations.x Any work on electricalequipment and systems shouldonly be carried out byauthorized and qualifiedpersons.x In case of any damage, switchoff the product and disconnect itfrom the mains. To do this, turnoff the fuse at home.x Make sure that fuse rating iscompatible with the product.x Do not place any flammablematerials close to the productas the sides may become hotduring use.x Keep all ventilation slots clearof obstructions.x Do not use steam cleaners toclean the appliance as this maycause an electric shock.x Unattended cooking on a hobwith fat or oil can be dangerousand may result in fire. NEVERtry to extinguish a fire withwater, but switch off theappliance and then cover flamee.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.x Danger of fire: Do not storeitems on the cooking surfaces.x The appliance is not intended tobe operated by means of anexternal timer or separateremote-control system.x Use only hob guards designedby the manufacturer of thecooking appliance or indicatedby the manufacturer of theappliance in the instructions foruse as suitable or hob guardsincorporated in the appliance.The use of inappropriate guardscan cause accidents.x Prevention against possible firerisk!x Ensure all electricalconnections are secure andtight to prevent risk of arcing.x Do not use damaged cables orextension cables.x Ensure liquid or moisture is notaccessible to the electricalconnection point.