6 ENGeneral PrecautionsDisposal of Waste ProductsInformation on Disposalfor Users of WasteElectrical & ElectronicEquipment (privatehouseholds)This symbol on the products and/oraccompanying documents means thatused electrical and electronic productsshould not be mixed with generalhousehold waste.For proper treatment, recovery andrecycling, please take these productsto designated collection points, wherethey will be accepted on a free ofcharge basis. Alternatively, in somecountries you may be able to returnyour products to your local retailerupon the purchase of an equivalentnew product.Disposing of this product correctly willhelp to save valuable resources andprevent any potential negative effectson human health and the environmentwhich could otherwise arise frominappropriate waste handling. Pleasecontact your local authority for furtherdetails of your nearest designatedcollection point.Penalties may be applicable forincorrect disposal of this waste, inaccordance with national legislation.Information on Disposal in otherCountries outside the EuropeanUnionThis symbol is only valid in theEuropean Union.If you wish to discard this product,please contact your local authority ordealer and ask for the correct methodof disposal.■ The appliance emits magnetic lines of force. Do not place anythingaffected by magnetism close to the appliance.- Radios, TVs, hearing aids may be liable to noise interference.- Cards with magnetic strips such as store or bank cards, may be erased ordamaged.■ Do not use other IH cooking appliances, such as IH rice cooker orportable IH cooktop, on the top plate. Electromagnetic waves generated bythese may damage the appliance.■ Do not place foods in the cabinet below the appliance. They may be spoiledby the exhaust heat.■ If acidic foods such as vinegar, jam, or lemon juice are spilt on thetop plate, wipe off immediately. Otherwise, the top plate may becomediscoloured.■ Do not pour water on or place anything on the control panel. The controlpanel keys may malfunction.■ Do not block the intake or exhaust vent. The appliance may become hot andheating may stop automatically.