7Preparation6General PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsCAUTION■ The appliance is not intendedto be operated by an externaltimer or separate remotecontrol system.Other IHcookingappliancesRadios, TVs,hearing aidsFood,seasoningCards withmagnetic strips■ Do not block or clog.● The fi lter clog detection may beactivated, and the appliance may shutoff automatically.● They may be spoiled by theexhaust heat.■ Do not place the following near or on the top plate.● Noise interfered, data erased ordamaged.● Generated electromagnetic wavesdamage the appliance.● The operation panel key may malfunction.To avoid damage to the cookware■ Do not heat empty cookware.■ Do not overheat ingredients.To avoid injuries or burnsSplattering hot oil■ Ensure the cookware is stable.For deep-frying:■ Do not bring your face close to the cookware.■ If you are wearing a medical device, such as apacemaker, consult your doctor.The operation of the appliance may affect the medicaldevice.■ CAUTION: The cooking process has to besupervised. A short term cooking process hasto be supervised continuously.■ Do not use the appliance for purposes otherthan cooking.■ Do not place paper or dish towels under thecookware.For deep-frying:■ If the oil smokes, Off.■ Do not use oil preheated by other appliances.The oil temperature control system will not work properly.To avoid fire or accidentsSafety featuresHeating stops.● No cookware is detected (P.21)● Small object on the cooking zone (P.21)● Empty pot on the cooking zone (P.20)● No operation for a long time (P.22)Heating power is reduced.● Overheating prevention (P.23)Heating power is reduced automatically when the bottomof the cookware overheats.The main power turns off.● Main power auto shut-offThe main power automatically turns off if 1 minute haselapsed without any operation.Illuminates when the topplate is hot. ● Hot surface warning (P.9)Locks all operations. ● Child lock (P.9)Exhaust vent(Back side)Intake vent(Undersurface)Free-standing