Safety instructionsV-12 - 02/2018 - PM/Stme - English - © RATIONAL 9 / 153General safety instructionsKeep these operating instructions in a place that is accessible at all times to everyone whowill be using the unit.The safety guidelines can also be displayed by pressing the "?" button in the device display.The unit must not be used by children, people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilitiesor anyone who lacks experience and/or the necessary knowledge unless such people aresupervised by a person who is responsible for safety.Operate using hands only. Damage caused by the use of pointed, sharp or other objects willinvalidate the warranty.We recommend regular training of your staff to avoid the risk of accident or damage to theunit. Operators must also receive regular safety instruction.Warning!Check before switching on and using every day- Before using the unit for cooking, ensure that there are no cleaning agent residues in thepan.- Remove all objects which have been placed on the unitWarning!- Do not store any easily flammable substances near the unit – Danger of fire!- Food that contains easily flammable substances must not be cooked. Substances with alow flashpoint can ignite spontaneously - Danger of fire!Warning!- The VarioCookingCenter ®must only be set up and installed in compliance with the localregulations by qualified and authorised personnel who have received product-specifictraining.- Incorrect installation, servicing, maintenance, cleaning or modifications to the unit mayresult in damage, injury or death. Read these operating instructions carefully before youstart to use the unit.- Only use this unit for cooking food in commercial kitchens. Any other use is not intendedand is therefore considered dangerous.- Cleaning agents and the associated accessories may only be used for the purposedescribed in this manual. Any other use is not intended and is therefore considereddangerous.