Kuppersbusch USA EKS 304.1 - Manual (Page 3)

EKS
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Safety instructions
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The cooktop must be built into a countertop opening! Do not use the
appliance if it has not been installed!
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Be sure the appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
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The appliance may only be installed and connected to the power
supply, maintained, and repaired by a qualified electrician in
accordance with safety regulations. Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual.
Work performed incorrectly puts your safety at risk.
■ This appliance is for residential use only. Use for any other purpose
is at the owner’s risk and could be dangerous. The manufacturer
can’t be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of this
appliance.
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Danger of burning! The cook top becomes hot
during operation. CAUTION: Keep children away
from this appliance.
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CAUTION! Items of interest to children should not be stored in cab-
inets above a cooktop. A child can be seriously injured by climbing
on a cooktop to reach them.
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Do not leave children alone - children should not be left alone or un-
attended in area where appliance is in use. They should never be
allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
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Do not touch the cooking surface or areas near it. The cooking
surface may be hot even though it’s dark in color. Areas near it may
become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch the surface, or let clothing or other flammable materials come
in contact it until it’s had time to cool.
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Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.
Do not place combustible or inflammable objects upon the cooking
top which might be dangerous in case of unintentional switching on.
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Use proper pan size - This appliance is equipped with some surface
units of different size. Select untensils habing flat bottoms large
enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
derekt contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to burner wil also improve efficiency. See also
„Selecting pots and pans“ on page 5.
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Protective liners – Do not use aluminium foil to line surface unit drip
bowls. Improper installation may result in a risk of fire.
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The glass ceramic surface is very tough and can easily withstand
light to medium impacts and loads distributed over large areas. Be
sure to avoid concentrated loads (i.e. spice bottles) from falling on
the surface to avoid cracking or breaking the cooking surface.
■ CAUTION! If the cooking surface becomes cracked or fractured, quit
using the appliance immediately. Disconnect the power and call
Customer Service. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
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Never flambé under the cooker hood - the fat in the filter can
ignite!
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The connecting cable must not come in contact with the hot cooking
surface.
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CAUTION! Overheated greases and oils may ignite themselves.
Prepare meals with greases and oils very carefully and control the
heat. Should fats or oils ignite, do not use water to extinguish them!
Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
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Don’t switch the cooking surface on unless you’re using it for cooking.
Never use a cooking zone without a pot or pan set on it. Never use the
appliance to heat a room!
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Never leave the cooking surface unattended at high heat settings.
Boilover can cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
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Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should not
be stored in an oven or near surface units.
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To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the untensil, the handle of
an utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does
not extend over adjacent surface units.
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Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch a hot
surface. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
■ CAUTION! Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earth-
enware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service
without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions!
■ Do not place non-food items on the cooking surface when it's hot.
■ Be careful when working with attachments! The connecting cord
must not come in contact with the hot cooking surface.
■ Do not put kitchen foil or plastic on the cooking surface. Things
that can melt (i.e. plastics, foils or sugar), must be kept away from
the cooking surface. Be sure to immediately remove or lift off any
melted item from the hot cooking surface. Use the supplied
cleaning scraper in order to avoid damage to the cooking surface.
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Clean and remove any burned-on materials. Don’t heat these
materials repeatedly.
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Lime deposits are harmful to the cooking surface.
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If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area,
be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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Please follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions carefully!
Before using the first time
– Before using the appliance the first time, be sure to clean the cooking sur-
face with a mixture of water and mild detergent on a clean cloth. Then wipe
the surface dry with a non-fluffy cloth.