BOMANN EBK 958 - Instructions for Safe Use of the Appliance

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WARNING
Risk of Fire!
Overheated fats and oils can ignite easily.
► Never walk away from fats and oil when heating them.
► If fat/oil ignites, never extinguish it with water. Immediately
cover with a lid or a plate. Turn off the hob and allow the
cookware to cool down.
Instructions for safe use of the appliance
• This appliance can be used by children of age 8 or older and by persons
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental abilities, or lack of experience,
and/or knowledge, when they are supervised or have been instructed con-
cerning safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dan-
gers.
• Children may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
may not be performed by children.
• To avoid danger, do not place the glass-ceramic hob under water.
• Do not heat pots without food on the glass-ceramic hob, as this can lead
to malfunctions or hazards.
• To prevent the risk of explosion, do not heat sealed food (for example, in
tins) if unopened.
• Do not place metal objects (like knives, forks, spoons, and lids) on the
hob, as they can become hot.
• Do not use the appliance in the immediate vicinity of heat sources (gas or
kerosene stoves).
• Do not store detergents or easily inammable materials under the appli-
ance.
• Turn off the appliance after use and do not rely on automatic recognition
(automatic switch off).
• Do not repair the appliance yourself, but contact an authorized specialist
or customer service.
• Do not use the glass-ceramic hob as a storage area.
• The electrical safety of the hob is guaranteed only when it is connected to
a correctly installed earthed socket. In cases of doubt, have the domestic
wiring checked by an electrician. The manufacturer shall not be liable for
damages caused by missing or short-circuited earth connections (for ex-
ample electric shock).
• The mains connection may only be replaced by an electrician familiar with
the local regulations and the additional regulations of the local power sup-
ply company and compliance with them.