General Safety Regulations; Installing The Device - Caso Basic 2000 Bedienungsanleitung

General safety regulations

The product you have purchased corresponds to the latest state of technology and the accepted safety
regulations, still there are potential risks. Only operate the induction hotplate in an immaculate condition
and observe these operating instructions!
Only use the device for its intended purpose.
Attention:
In order to prevent possible injuries or electric shock, please observe the following:
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Never touch the device and the power plug with wet hands. 
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Do not connect the device to the same outlet with other devices.  Connect the device to a suitable
outlet.
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Never move the device by pulling on the power cable. 
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Do not move the induction hotplate during cooking or with hot cookware on top of it. 
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Do not place any empty containers on the device. 
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Do not place any metal objects on the device.
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Do never heat sealed food such as canned goods before opening their covers.
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Check the mains connection cable for damage from time to time. Never operate the device  w hen the
cable is damaged. If the mains connection cable shows defects, let a qualified electrician exchange it.
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Never use the device when it does not function properly, shows damage or in case it was dropped.
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Do not leave the device unsupervised during operation. Keep children and other incompe t ent persons
as well as persons under influence of drugs or alcohol away from the device.
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WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or who lack the necessary experience and/or skills unless these persons
act under the supervision of a person responsible for their safety or they were instructed by such a
person on how to use the appliance.
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Do not submerge the device in water or other liquids and do not wash it in the dishwasher.
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Only qualified experts may perform repair and maintenance work on the device using original
replacement and accessory parts. Never attempt to repair the device yourself!
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Scientific tests have proven that induction hotplates do not pose a risk. However, persons with a
pacemaker should clear with their doctor wether to take care of some special handling advises.

Installing the device

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Place the device on a stable and level surface.
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Never place the device on a flammable surface (e.g. table cloth, carpet, etc.).
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Do not block the ventilation slots of the device. This may overheat the device. Keep a mini-
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mum distance of 5 to 10 cm to walls or other items.
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Do not place the induction hotplate next to devices or objects, which react sensitively to
magnetic fields (e.g. radios, TVs, cassette recorders, computer, etc.).
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Do not place induction hotplates next to open fires, heaters or other sources of heat.
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The induction cook top is not suitable for installation into other units.
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Make sure that the mains connection cable is not damaged or squashed beneath the device.
Make sure that the mains connection cable does not come into contact with sharp edges
and/or hot surfaces.
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The device should be connected to a rolled-out extension cable with a maximum length of 3 m
and a cross-section of 2 mm. If an intermediate switch is used, it must be rated at min. 16 A.
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The device is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
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