Page GB-4 For your safetyFor your safetySafety noticesIn this chapter you will find general safe-ty instructions which you must always ob-serve for your own protection and that ofthird parties. Please also observe the warn-ing notices in the individual chapters.WARNINGRisk of electric shock!Touching live parts may result in severe in-jury or death.■ Only use the appliance indoors. Do notuse in wet rooms or in the rain.■ Do not operate or continue to operatethe appliance, if– it exhibits visible damage, e.g. the con-nector cable is defective or the glassceramic is cracked;■ it starts smoking or there is a smell ofburning;– it makes unusual sounds.In this case, disconnect from the mainsand contact our customer service (see„Our Customer Service“ on page GB-18).■ Keep the mains plug and cable awayfrom naked flames and hot surfaces.■ Do not kink or pinch the mains cord orlay it over sharp edges.■ If the mains cord of the appliance isdamaged, it must be replaced by themanufacturer, through customer serviceor by a qualified specialist.■ Do not extend or amend the power cord.■ Never open the housing.■ Never repair a defective or suspected de-fective appliance yourself. You can putyour own and future users’ lives in dan-ger. Only authorised specialists are al-lowed to carry out this repair work.■ Do not operate the hob with a multiplesocket, an external timer or a separateremote control system.Intended useThis hob is intended for cooking and fryingfoods. It is not suitable for other purposes,e.g. for heating rooms.The hob is designed for use in private house-holds and is not designed for commercial useor multiple use (e.g.: use by several parties ina block of flats).Use the hob exclusively as described in thisuser manual. Any other use will be deemedto be improper and may lead to damage toproperty or even injury to persons. The man-ufacturer accepts no liability for damagecaused by improper use.Explanation of termsThe following symbols can be found in thisuser manual.WARNINGThis symbol indicates a hazard with a me-dium level of risk which, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injury.CAUTIONThis symbol indicates a hazard with a lowlevel of risk which, if not avoided, could re-sult in minor or moderate injury.NOTICEThis symbol warns against possible dam-age to property.Tips, additional information.This symbol indicates that you will beprovided with useful additional information.