[. . . ] . 3 Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions 3 Please comply with these instructions. If you do not, any damage resulting is not covered Directives: ­ 73/23/EEC dated 19. 02. 1973 Low Voltage Directive ­ 89/336/EEC dated 03. 05. 1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC ­ 93/68/EEC dated 22. 07. 1993 CE Marking Directive Safety during use · Remove stickers and film from the glass ceramic. [. . . ] Af2 ter being switched off, the cooking zones need some time to cool down. Residual heat can be used for melting and keeping food warm. 5 Operating the hob You operate the appliance with the combination appliance's ring switches. The operation and the function of the ring switches is described in the Operating Instructions for the combination appliance. Switching the outer rings on and off is also described there. 3 Whenbriefly. This zonecharacteristicon, allmay a cooking is switched it hum is a of ceramic glass cooking zones and does not impair either the function or the life of the appliance. Tips on Cooking and Frying Cookware · You can recognise good cookware from the bottoms of the pans. · Cookware made of enamelled steel or with aluminium or copper bottoms can leave discolorations on the glass ceramic surface which are difficult or impossible to remove. Energy saving 2 2 2 2 Always place cookware on the cooking zone before it is switched on. If possible, always place lids on the pans. Switch cooking zones off before the end of the cooking time, to take advantage of residual heat. Bottom of pans and cooking zones should be the same size. 6 Cleaning and Care 1 Take care!Residues from cleaning agents will materials will damage the appliance. Remove residues with water and washing up liquid. Cleaning the appliance after each use 1. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth. Remove Type of dirt sugar, food containing sugar plastics, tin foil limescale and water rings fat splashes shiny metallic discolorations immediately yes yes ------when the appliance has cooled down ----yes yes yes cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel* using a scraper* *Scrapers and cleaners for glass ceramic and stainless steel can be purchased in specialist shops 3 Remove stubborn residues with a cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel. 3 Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic that cannot be removed do not however affect the functioning of the appliance. 7 What to do if . . . Problem The cooking zones are not functioning. [. . . ] Risk of injury Loose and inappropriate plug and socket connections can lead to overheating of the plug. A device must be provided in the electrical installation which allows the appliance to be disconnected from the mains at all poles with a contact opening width of at least 3 mm. [. . . ]