3ENSafetyThe safety aspects of this appliance comply with accepted technical standards andthe German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we also believe it isour responsibility to familiarise you with the following safety instructions.Electrical safety• Be sure the appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.• The appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Repairs carried outby unqualified individuals may cause injury or serious malfunction. If your appliance is inneed of repair, contact your local service centre. Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in damage and void the warranty.• Flush - mounted appliances may be operated only after they have been installed incabinets and workplaces that conform to the relevant standards. This ensures sufficientprotection against contact for electrical units as required by the VDE [Association of Ger-man Electrical Engineers].• If your appliance malfunctions or if fractures, cracks or splits appear:- switch off all cooking zones;- disconnect the hob from the mains supply; and- contact your local service centre.• If the cooktop cracks, turn the appliance off to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Do notuse your hob until the glass surface has been replaced.• Do not use the hob to heat aluminium foil, products wrapped in aluminium foil or frozenfoods packaged in aluminium cookware.Child safetyThis appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons withoutthe adequate supervision of a responsible adult.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. Always keep small childrenaway from the appliance.