Gaggenau VI 411611 - Manual (Page 5)

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Caution:ĄĄDo not store items of interest to children
above or at the back of the cooktop Ć children climbimg
on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,
highly visible and easily accessible near the cooktop.
Service and Repair Safety
Do not repair or replace any part unless specifically reĆ
commended in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the
cooktop, switch power off at the service panel and lock
the panel to prevent the power from being switched on
accidentally.
Flamable Materials
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors,
liquids or marerials in the vicinity of this or any other apĆ
pliance.
Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging
sleeves should never be worn while cooking.
If the cooktop is near a window, be certain that curtains
or any other window covering do not blow over or near
the elements, they could catch on fire.
In Case of Fire
If clothing catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinĆ
guish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires
with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
Smother flames from a grease fire with a closeĆfitting lid,
cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the eleĆ
ment. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go
out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department.
Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels on
grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. SmoĆ
ther fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinĆ
guisher.
Never pick up flaming pan. You may be burned.
Fire Extinguishers
Use an extinguisher only if:
You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you
already know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area where it starĆ
ted.
The fire department is being called.
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Do not place metal objects on the induction cooktop
Do not leave lids or other large metal objects on the eleĆ
ment. If the appliance is switched on by mistake, these
objects will heat up very quickly and could cause burns.
Taking care of the cooling fan
This cooktop comes with a cooling fan mounted underĆ
neath. If a drawer is fitted beneath the cooktop do not
keep small objects or paper in it as they could damage
the cooling fan or affect the cooling system. Do not keep
silver foil and flammable materials or liquids (for example
sprays) in the drawer or near the cooktop. They could
explode.
Note:ĄĄThis appliance generates and uses ISM
frequency energy. If not installed and used properly, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it
may cause interference to radio and television reception.
It has been type tested and found to comply with limits
for ISM equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
Turn the appliance on and off to determine if it causes
interference. Try the following to correct the interference:
- Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modification to this
cooktop. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such
interference.
d ĄWarning:ĄĄThis appliance heats cookware by
utilizing an electroĆmagnetic field. It meets all of the US
Federal Communications Commission requirements to
minimize interference with other devices. However, if you
suspect that it may affect some other electronic
appliance or medical device (such as a pacemaker),
contact the manufacturer of your device to see if any
precautions are necessary before using this product.