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then cover ame e.g. with a lid or a re
blanket.
2. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DUR-
ING INSTALLATION
• Disconnect the appliance from the main
electricity supply before carrying out any
work or maintenance on it.
• Connection to a good earth wiring system
is essential and mandatory.
• Alteration to the domestic wiring system
must only be made by a qualied electri-
cian.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in
electrical shock or death.
WARNING: The appliance is not intended
to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system
cleaner is not to be used.
3. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DUR-
ING USE & MAINTENANCE
Do not cook on a broken or cracked cook-
top. If the cooktop surface is broken or
cracked, switch the appliance o imme-
diately at the mains power supply (wall
switch) and contact a qualied technician.
WARNING: Be very careful as panel edges
might be sharp. Failure to use caution could
result in injury or cuts.
4. DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AP-
PLIANCES
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE), requires that old household elec-
trical appliances must not be disposed of
in the normal unsorted municipal waste
stream. Old appliances must be collected
separately in order to optimize the recovery
and recycling of the materials they contain
and reduce the impact on human health and
the environment. The crossed-out dust-
bin symbol on the product reminds you of
your obligation regarding separated waste
collection. Consumers should contact their
local public service or their local dealer for
more information on the correct disposal of
exhausted household appliances.