Warning; Caution - Philips HD4917/00 Manual

Warning

- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. Always make sure the plug is inserted
firmly into the socket.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge
of the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
- Make sure the cooking plate is clean and dry before you switch on the appliance.
- Do not cover the air vent while the induction cooker is operating.
- Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
- Do not touch the cooking plate after cooking, as it retains heat from the cookware.
- Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the cooking plate
since they can get hot.
- Do not cover any part of the cooking plate with aluminium to prevent the risk of electric
shock, short circuiting or fire.
- If the surface of the cooking plate is cracked, switch off the appliance and do not use it anymore
to prevent the risk of electric shock, short circuiting or fire.

Caution

- Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does
not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes
invalid.
- Do not expose the induction cooker to high temperatures, hot gas, steam or damp heat. Do
not place the induction cooker on or near an operating or still hot stove or cooker.
- Always switch off the appliance before you unplug it.
- Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you clean it.
- This appliance is intended for household use only. If the appliance is used improperly or for
professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is not used according to the instructions in
the user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips will not accept liability for any
damage caused.
- Place the induction cooker on a stable, horizontal and level surface and make sure there is at
least 10cm free space around it to prevent overheating.
- Do not place anything between the cookware and the cooking plate.
- The maximum weight that can be put on the induction cooker is 7kg.
- Beware of hot steam that comes out of the cookware during cooking or when you remove the
lid.
- Do not lift and move the induction cooker while it is operating.
- Never put empty cookware on the switched-on induction cooker, as this could cause the
cookware to become distorted or the heating coil to become damaged.
- Do not store flammable materials and liquids near or on the induction cooker.
- Avoid hard contact between the cookware or other objects and the crystalite cooking plate.
- Always place the cookware on the cooking zone during cooking.
- Never connect this appliance to a timer switch or remote control system in order to avoid a
hazardous situation.
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