KF4 2KB - Cooker PKM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KF4 2KB PKM

Four white concentric circles arranged in a 2x2 grid on a black background, with a small row of icons below (no text or symbols on the circles)

English language on page 25ff.

Technical diagram of a machine with labeled components and three inset diagrams showing tool path changes.

A(mm)	B(mm)	C(mm)	D	E
760	50 min.	20 min.	Lufteinlass	Luftauslass 5mm

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled parts A, B, C, D and an inset view showing a component.

L1 L2 N1 N2 PE L1 L2 N

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5. BEDIENFELD

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 Max. 1200W Zone
2 Max. 2200/1000W duale Zone
3 Max. 1200W Zone
4 Max. 2000/1100W duale Zone
5 Glaskeramikplatte
6 AUS/AN (ON/OFF)
7 Bedienfeld

2 8 8 8 8 88 5 1 6 2 4 3

Diagram showing correct and incorrect hand positions on a line, with checkmark and cross symbols indicating correct and incorrect states.

Kochgeschirr

Three identical cooking pots with crossed-out X marks, no text or symbols present

Four identical cooking pots with crossed-out X marks, shown in sequence (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing cooking setup with crossed pan and cooking pot symbols, indicating heating or cooking process

Hand-drawn sketch showing a cooking pot with three different hand positions: press, cooking pan, and stirrer.

PE<= Polyethylen PS<= Styropor PP<= Polypropylen

CHAPTER	SUBJECT	PAGE
1.	Preface	26
2.	Explanation of the signal words	26
3.	Safety instructions	27
4.	Installation	29
5.	Control panel	33
6.	Operating of the appliance	33
7.	Cooking guidelines	37
8.	Cleaning and maintenance	39
9.	Trouble shooting	40
10.	Technical data	41
11.	Waste management	42
12.	Guarantee conditions	42

Technical modifications as well as misprints shall remain reserved.

Please read this manual carefully before you use or install the appliance.

EU - Declaration of Conformity

★ The EU Conformity Declarations concerning the products, which are described in this instruction manual, are available.
★ The relevant documents can be requested from the final retailer by the competent authorities.

The figures in this instruction manual may differ in some details from the current design of your appliance.
Nevertheless follow the instructions in such a case.

1. PREFACE

Dear customer

We would like to thank you for purchasing a

PKM - product from our wide range of domestic appliances.

When you are familiar with this instruction manual operating the appliance will not cause you any problems.

Before your appliance was allowed to leave manufacturer's works, it was carefully checked according to our safety and operating standards.

If your appliance is visibly damaged do not connect it to the power supply.

Contact the shop you purchased the appliance at.

1. The appliance is intended for private use only.
2. The appliance is intended for cooking in a private household only.
3. The appliance is intended for indoor-use only.
4. Only operate the appliance in accordance with its intended use.
5. Do not allow anybody who is not familiar with this instruction manual to operate the appliance.
6. Retain this manual in a safe place for future reference.
7. If you transfer the appliance to a third party, also hand over this instruction manual.

Strictly observe the safety instructions so you will enjoy your appliance for a long period of time.

Any modifications, which do not influence the functions of the appliance. shall remain reserved by the manufacturer.

Please dispose of the packing with respect to your current local and municipal regulations.

WARNING!

While unpacking, the packaging materials (polythene bags, polystyrene pieces, etc.) should be kept away from children. CHOKING HAZARD!

Strictly observe the signal words this instruction manual contains.

DANGER!

indicates a hazardous

situation which, if ignored, will result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION! indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING! indicates a hazardous situation which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE! indicates possible damage to the appliance.

Pictograms

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

indicates a possible risk of electric shock when you do not observe the corresponding information and/or warning.

RISK OF FIRE indicates a bile risk of fire when you do not rve the corresponding information or warning.

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Store this manual in a safe place so you can use it whenever it is needed. Strictly observe the instructions to avoid damage to persons and property.

The instructions and descriptions this manual contains are designed for various types of cookers. So the manual may contain some descriptions of functions or accessories which are not part of your current appliance.

Check the technical periphery of the appliance! Do all wires and connections to the appliance work properly? Or are they time-worn and do not match the technical requirements of the appliance? A check-up of existing and newly-made connections must be done by an authorized professional. All connections and energy-leading components (also wires inside a wall) must be checked by a qualified professional. All modifications to the electrical mains to enable the installation of the appliance must be performed by a qualified professional.

This appliance may be operated by children aged from 8 years and above as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed concerning the safe use of the appliance and do comprehend the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user-maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

Energy supply

1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains before you clean or maintain it.
2. The appliance must always be grounded and protected corresponding to the requirements of your local energy supplier. The main current circuit must be equipped with a safety shut-down device.
3. In case of an event caused by a technical malfunction, disconnect the appliance from the mains. Report the malfunction to your service centre so it can be repaired.
4. Do not use the appliance if it has got a malfunction. Any malfunction must be repaired by a qualified professional.
5. Do not carry out any modifications to your appliance.

6. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid any kind of hazard.

7. Do not repair the appliance alone. Repairs carried out by unauthorized persons can cause serious damage. Always contact the nearest service centre. Only original spare-parts should be used for repairs.

Fire protection

⚠ WARNING!

Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.

1. The room the appliance is installed in must be dry and well-ventilated. Make also sure the room is well-ventilated to the outside air. When the appliance is installed, an easy access to all control elements is needed.

2. Cooker-hoods should be installed according to their manufacturers' instructions.

3. Always supervise the appliance if you use it. Oil and fat can catch fire if they are overheated or slop out of the cookware.

4. Do not install the appliance close to curtains or upholstered furniture.

5. Do not store any objects on the hob. RISK OF FIRE!

6. Household equipment and connection leads must not touch the hob as their insulation material is usually not heat-resistant.

7. Adjacent furniture and all components used for the installation must be made of heat-resisting materials.

8. Do not switch on the hob before you have put a cookware on it.

9. The handles of pans and pots can become hot. The handles should also not be placed in the sphere of other cooking zones as they can become very hot by the heat emission of these cooking zones. RISK OF BURNS!

Child safety

1. Keep children away from the appliance. Touching the appliance while it is operating can cause serious burns.

2. Children must not play with the appliance.

3. Always supervise children if they are near the appliance.

Final safety instructions

1. Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam will cause serious damage to the electric components of the appliance. Risk of electrical shock!

2. Metal-made items such as knives, forks, spoons and cooking tops should not be put on the appliance, because they may become hot.

3. The appliance is not allowed to be operated with an external timer or a separate remote-control-system.

4. Switch off the appliance after operation as described in this instruction manual.

5. Do not put any heavy items on the hob.

6. Only use cookware which is suitable to be used on a ceramic hob; otherwise you will damage the glass ceramic.

7. The blades of scrapers for cleaning a ceramic hob are very sharp. Do not cut yourself, especially when you have removed the safety cover of the scraper.

8. If any cracks occur on the glass-ceramic, switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains. Risk of electrical shock!

9. This appliance is designed for the use by adults only.

10. The appliance is not intended for commercial purposes.

11. Do not use the appliance for camping.

12. Do not use the appliance in public transport.

13. The appliance is designed for indoor use only.

14. This appliance complies with the current European safety legislation. We do wish to emphasize that this compliance does not negate the fact that the surfaces of the appliance will become hot while operating and will retain and emit heat even if it has stopped operating.

4. INSTALLATION

WARNING!

All electrical connections which may be damaged must be repaired by a qualified professional. All repairs should be performed by your authorized after sales service.

Unpacking and positioning

1. Unpack the appliance carefully. Dispose of the packaging as described in chapter waste management.

2. Completely remove the transport-protection. Be very careful and do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents to remove residuals of the transport-protection.

3. Check that the appliance and the power cord are not damaged.

4. Connect the appliance to a dedicated socket only.

5. Do not install the appliance in a place where it may come in contact with water or rain; otherwise the insulation of the electrical system will be damaged.

Installation / hob

A. Selection of installation equipment

Cut out the installation hole as described on the drawing below. For installation and use, a minimum of 50mm space shall be preserved around the hole. The thickness of the work top should be at least 30 mm. Choose heat-resistant materials for the

work top only to avoid any deformation caused by the heat-radiation of the appliance.

L W H D X B X A X SEAL

L(mm)	W(mm)	H(mm)	D(mm)	A(mm)	B(mm)	X(mm)
590	520	52	48	560	490	50 min.

The appliance must be ventilated properly. Do not block the air outlet and inlet. Ensure the ceramic cooker hob is in proper operating state. The safety distance between the hob and a cupboard above should be at least 760 mm.

Technical diagram of a machine with labeled components and cross-sectional views showing tool path and assembly steps

A(mm)	B(mm)	C(mm)	D	E
760	50 min.	20 min.	Air inlet	Air outlet 5mm

B. Fixing of the retaining brackets

1. Place the appliance on a stable and smooth surface (use the packaging). Do not exert physical force to the controls of the hob.
2. You must fix the brackets on the appliance for installation.

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled parts A, B, C, D and an inset view showing component layout.

A	B	C	D
screw	bracket	screw hole	bottom case

1. Insert the appliance in the installation-opening.

glass B retaining bracket A screw ST 3,5*8 D bottom case worktop/kitchen cabinet

CAUTION!

1. The hob must be installed by a qualified professional. Do not carry out the installation yourself.
2. Do not install the appliance above cooling equipment, dish washers or laundry dryers.
3. When installing the appliance ensure optimal heat radiation to maintain the operating safety.
4. The wall and the reach of the heat radiation above the worktop must be made of heat-resistant materials.
5. To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must resist heat.
6. Never use a steam cleaner.

DANGER!

The appliance must be connected to the mains by a qualified professional, who is familiar with and adheres to the local requirements and supplementary regulations of your electricity supplier.

1. An all-pole disconnecting device must be incorporated during installation. Disconnecting devices are switches with a contact opening distance of at least 3 mm. These include LS-switches, fuses and protectors (EN 30335).
2. The cable must be replaced by a qualified professional only when damaged.
3. The cable must not be bent or pressed.
4. Check periodically that the cable is in proper condition.
5. Read the information on the model plate and the connection diagram.

L1 L2 N1 N2 PE L1 L2 N

L1-L2: 380-415V 2N\~

5. CONTROL PANEL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1	Max. 1200W zone
2	Max. 2200/1000W zone
3	Max. 1200W zone
4	Max. 2000/1100W zone
5	glass ceramic panel
6	ON/OFF
7	Control panel

2 8 8 8 8 - + 3 1 6 2 4

1	ON/OFF
2	Cooking zones control
3	Key lock
4	Power or timer setting
5	Timer control
6	Dual cooking zone control

6. OPERATING OF THE APPLIANCE

NOTICE!

Read the complete instruction manual before you operate the appliance for the first time. Strictly observe the safety guidelines!
Remove the complete protective film!

Use of the touch control elements

The sensor keys respond to touches so you do not need to press them.
▶ Touch the sensors with the bottom side of your top phalanx but not with your fingertip (see figure below).

You will hear a beep after each effective input.

Always keep the touch control clean and dry. Cooking utensils and cloths should not cover the touch control. A thin water film may already complicate operating the sensors.

Diagram showing two hand-drawn checkmark and cross symbols on a line, likely indicating correct and incorrect states.

Cookware

Do not use cookware with sharp or serrated edges or an coarse and uneven base.

Simple line drawing of a cooking pot with crossed-out X marks (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a cooking pot with crossed X marks (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a cooking pot on a stove (no text or symbols)

The base of your cookware should be flat, contact the glass ceramic completely and have the same diameter as the relevant cooking zone. Always centre the cookware on the cooking zone.

Simple line drawing of a cooking pot with crossed-out X marks (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a cooking pot with crossed-out X marks (no text or symbols)

Always lift your cookware, when you want to move it on the glass ceramic. Do not push cookware as you may scratch the glass ceramic.

Simple line drawing of a cooking pot with crossed arrows indicating pressure or heat (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a cooking pot with upward and downward arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

How to start cooking

When you have switched on the appliance, a beep sounds once; all indicators light for 1 second. Now the appliance has entered the stand-by mode.

1. Touch the ON/OFF sensor. All indicators indicate —.

1. Place a cookware on the desired cooking zone. Always keep the bottom of the cookware as well as the cooking zone clean and dry.

Simple line drawing of a cooking pot and a stick figure (no text or symbols)

1. Touch the relevant 🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘 select a cooking zone.

Select the power level by touching the ⊕r sensor.

When you do not select a level within 1 minute, the appliance is switched off automatically. You have to start again at step 1.

You can change the setting of the power level at any time while cooking.

1. Touch the 📄 sensor of a dual cooking zone and then the 📄 sensor to activate the additional cooking zone. The LED-indicator to the right of the 📄 nsor goes on.

When you have finished cooking

1. Switch off the entire appliance with the ON/OFF sensor.

1. Beware of the hot surfaces of the cooking zones!

An H indicates which cooking zones are still hot. The H disappears as soon as the relevant cooking zone has cooled down. You can use the H for saving energy → you can start a new cooking procedure on a cooking zone, which is still warm/hot.

Key lock

You can lock the sensors to protect them from unintentional operation or operation by children. When the sensors have been locked, all sensors except ON/OFF are deactivated. You can switch off the appliance with the ON/OFF sensor in case of emergency, but you should unlock the sensors afterwards.

Locking of the sensors.

Touch the key lock. The timer indicator displays "Lo".

Child protection: When you lock the sensors before switching off the appliance, they are still locked when switching on the appliance again.

Unlocking of the sensors.

1. Check that the appliance is switched on.
2. Touch and hold the key lock for some time..
3. Now you can proceed operation as normal.

Over-temperature protection

A thermistor monitors the temperatures inside the appliance. The appliance stops operating automatically if an over-temperature is detected.

Residual heat warning

The cooking zones emit residual heat after operation. An H displayed is the standard warning symbol.

Automatic switch-off

The automatic switch-off represents another safety component of your appliance. The automatic switch-off is activated, when you forgot to switch off a cooking zone after operation. The default times are described on the schedule below.

Power level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Automatic switch-off (hours)	8	8	8	4	4	4	2	2	2

Timer

You can use the timer in 2 different modes:

1. As a minute minder. The timer does not switch off a cooking zone.
2. As an automatic switch-off function. The timer switches off a cooking zone as soon as the set time has elapsed

→ You can set the timer up to 99 minutes.

Mode 1 - Minute minder

1. Switch on the appliance (you can use the minute minder even you have not selected a cooking zone).

2. Touch the Sensor.

3. Set the desired time by touching the 📄 r̅ s̵̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̆

Each touch increases/decreases the value by 1 minute.

→ Touch and hold the sensor to increase/decrease the value by 10 minutes.

If the set time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer changes to 0 minutes.

1. The count-down will start as soon as you have set the time. The indicator displays the remaining time and the timer display flashes for 5 seconds.

2. When the set time has elapsed, you will hear a beep for 30 seconds and the timer indicator displays — —

Mode 2. Automatic switch-off function of one cooking zone.

1. Touch the 📄 sensor of the cooking zone you want to control and afterwards the 🔒 sensor.

2. Set the timer with the ⊕r sectors.

Each touch increases/decreases the value by 1 minute.

→ Touch and hold the sensor to increase/decrease the value by 10 minutes.

If the set time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer changes to 0 minutes.

1. The count-down will start as soon as you have set the time. The indicator displays the remaining time and the timer display flashes for 5 seconds.

. The red dot next to the power level indicator lights so you know which cooking zone is enabled.

1. When the set time has elapsed, the relevant cooking zone is switched off automatically.

If you want to change the time you have set before, you have to start at step 1 again.

7. COOKING GUIDELINES

WARNING!

Be very careful when frying, because oil and fat heat up very fast especially when operating a high power level. Extremely hot oil and fat inflame spontaneously and represent a serious fire risk.

Cooking tips

Decrease the power level as soon as the desired cooking temperature is reached.

Use pot-lids to shorten cooking times and save energy.

→ Minimize the amount of cooking liquids or fat/oil to shorten cooking times.

Select a high power level, when you start cooking. Reduce the power level, when your food has been heated up.

Simmering/cooking of rice

Simmering is cooking with a temperature of approx. 85 ^ C. At this temperature small bubbles ascend to the surface of the cooking liquid. Simmering is a perfect way to cook delicious soups and stews as the flavours of the food unfold completely without being over-heated. You should also cook egg-based sauces and sauces thickened with flour in this way.
Some cooking procedures, including the cooking of rice with the absorption-method (= the water is consumed completely), require a setting above the lowest power level, so the food is cooked within the recommended cooking time.

Steaks

1. Take the meat out of the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for approx. 20 minutes.
2. Heat up a pan with a heavy base.
3. Rub both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot pan and place the steak into the pan.
4. Turn the meat just once while cooking. The exact cooking time depends from the size of your steak and your individual preferences (medium, medium rare etc.). So the cooking time of each side may vary from 2 to 8 minutes. Press the steak to check the cooking result - a firm steak is well done.
5. Leave the steak on a warm plate for a few minutes; so it will become tender.

Asian-style cooking

1. Choose a wok with a flat base or a big pan.
2. Prepare all ingredients and the cooking utensils you need. Asian-style cooking should work fast. If you want to cook a big amount of food, you should divide the food into several portions.
3. Preheat the wok/pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
4. Cook the meat first. Put it aside and keep it warm.
5. Now cook the vegetable. When the vegetable is hot but still crisp, reduce the power level. Add the meat and, if desired, a sauce.
6. Sweat the complete food carefully so all components are hot.
7. Serve immediately.

Power levels

Power level

1-2

Suitability

Delicate warming of small amounts of food.
→ Melting of chocolate, butter etc.
Food which burns quickly.

	Gentle simmering.Slow warming.
3-4	Reheating.Fast simmering.Rice.
5-6	Pancakes.
7-8	Sautéing.Pasta.
9	Asian-style.Frying.Reaching the boiling point of soup/water.

8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

Do not use a steam cleaner. Risk of electric shock! The steam can damage the electric components of the appliance.

KIND OF CONTAMINATION

STRATEGY

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Daily contamination of the glass ceramic (fingerprints, stains caused by food, non-sugary spillages).

1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains (fuse-box).
2. Use a suitable detergent for glass ceramic while the glass ceramic is still warm - but not hot!
3. Clean with a soft cloth/kitchen paper and water, then dry carefully.
4. Connect the appliance to the mains again.

While the appliance is disconnected from the mains the residual heat indicator does not work, so the cooking zones may be still hot. Bo very careful.
Scourers, nylon-scourers and abrasive detergents can scratch the glass ceramic. Read the product information of these detergents, so you know if they are suitable to clean glass ceramic.
Do not leave any residuals of a detergent on the glass ceramic as it can turn stained permanently.

Overcooked or melted food and stains caused by heated sugar-containing food on the glass ceramic.

Remove such a contamination immediately with a suitable glass ceramic scraper. Beware of cooking zones which are still hot!

Remove such contaminations as soon as possible. When they cool down on the glass ceramic, they are

1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains (fuse-box).
2. Hold the scraper in a 30^-0 -angle and scrape off the contamination to a cold area.
3. Clean the contaminated area with a dish towel/kitchen paper.
4. Proceed as described in steps 2-4 in the previous section.

difficult to remove and may damage the glass ceramic permanently.

Be very careful when using the scraper so that you do not cut yourself (especially, when you have removed the safety cover).

Contamination of the control panel.

1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains (fuse-box).
2. Take away the contamination.
3. Wipe the sensors with a damp sponge or cloth.
4. Dry the sensors with kitchen paper.
5. Connect the appliance to the mains.

The appliance may beep and automatically turn off. The sensors may not work properly when they are wet Dry the control panel carefully before you put it into operation again.

Do not use any abrasive detergents! Do not use any organic detergents! ^2

Do not use essential oils!

Replacing of the power cord

DANGER!

The power cord must be replaced by a qualified and authorized professional only.

9. TROUBLE SHOOTING

ERROR

CAUSES

MEASURES

The appliance cannot be switched on.

→ Break in the power supply.

▶ Check that the appliance is connected to the mains. Check the household fuse box. Is there a power failure at your place of residence?

The sensors do not respond.

The sensors are locked.

→ Unlock the sensors.

The sensors are difficult to operate.

→ Liquid on the sensors. → You used your fingertip.

- Dry the sensors. - Use the bottom of your top phalanx.

The glass ceramic is scratched.

You used unsuitable cookware with sharp edges.

→ Use suitable cookware. → Use suitable detergents.

You used an unsuitable detergent, e.g. an abrasive.

Some cookware make cracking or clicking noise.

Your cookware is produced with layers made of different kinds of metal.

This is normal for such a cookware and does not indicate a malfunction.

If the appliance shows a malfunction not noted on the schedule above or if you have checked all items on the above schedule but the problem still exists, please contact a service department.

DANGER!

DO NOT REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF. If your appliance does not operate correctly, contact your aftersales service.

10. TECHNICAL DATA

Model	Ceramic Hob
Control panel	Sensor keys
Material hob	Vitro Ceramic, aluminium frame right/left side
Diameter cooking zones in mm	1*138/223, 2x158, 1x165/270
Power cooking zone front left	1000/2200
Power cooking zone back left	1200
Power cooking zone back right	1100/2000
Power cooking zone front right	1200
Maximum power	6600W
Voltage	220-240V~
Frequency	50/60Hz
Timer	99 min.
Residual heat indicator	√
Power levels/each zone	9
Child lock	√
Dimensions Hob H*W*D in cm	5.20	59.00	52.00
Dimensions packaging H*W*D in cm	11.50	65.00	56.00
Weight net/gross in kg	8.60		9.90

WARNING!

While unpacking, the packaging materials (polythene bags, polystyrene pieces, etc.) should be kept away from children. CHOKING HAZARD!

1. Do not depose of the appliance together with normal domestic waste. Waste separation is obligatory so the single components of the appliance can be recycled. Use your municipal waste collection points.
2. Used appliances do not represent unusable waste but contain valuable raw materials when recycled properly.
3. If electric appliances are disposed of at landfills, substances which are dangerous to one's health may get into the ground water. Such substances will become part of the food chain and cause damage to your health.
4. Before you dispose of an old appliance, render it inoperative. Unplug the appliance and cut off the entire power cord. Dispose of the power cord and the plug immediately.
5. The materials of the appliance are recyclable and labelled with relevant information. When recycling materials or other parts from used appliances you make a significant contribution to the protection of our environment.
6. Dispose of any paper and cardboard into the corresponding containers.
7. Dispose of any plastics into the corresponding containers.
8. If suitable containers are not available at your residential area, dispose of these materials at a suitable municipal collection point for waste-recycling.
9. Receive more detailed information from your retailer or your municipal facilities.

Materials marked with this symbol are recyclable.

PE<= Polyethylen PS<= Styropor PP<= Polypropylen

Please contact your local authorities to receive further information regarding waste separation.

12. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

Guarantee conditions for large electric appliances PKM GmbH & Co. KG, Neuter Wall 2, 47441 Moers

This appliance was made and checked according to the most modern production methods. This appliance includes a 24-month guarantee for the consumer given by the manufacturer, dated from the day of purchase, referring to its flawless material-components and its faultless fabrication.

The consumer is accredited with both the dues of the guarantee given by the

manufacturer and the vendor's guarantees. These are not restricted to the manufacturer's guarantee.

The guarantee is valid without prejudice to stringent legal liability regulations, e.g. the product liability law, in the case of malice and of wanton negligence in view of harm of life, body or health by PKM or its agents.

The right on the guarantee is not granted, when the purchase is made in the course of a commercial activity.

The guarantee claim has to be verified by the vendee by submitting a proof of purchase including the date of purchase and/or the date of delivery. This has to be reported to us or to our after sales service in the Federal Republic of Germany. This report has to be made immediately after the detection and within 24 months after the delivery to the first ultimate vendee.

The guarantee for our appliances is valid under the following conditions:

Defects of the appliance which are verifiably caused by material or fabrication deficiency will be rectified free of charge by our after sales. When the defect appears within 6 months we suppose that there is a material or fabrication deficiency.

Within the guarantee we will repair deficient components free of charge using components of our own choice or they will be replaced by flawless components.

Appliances, which can, due to their dimensions, be reasonably transported by an automobile, should be given over or submitted to our after sales.

If the repair work is refused by us or if the repair work finally fails, the old appliance, if requested, will be replaced by an appliance of the same kind, quality and type within the period of guarantee. If the old appliance is no longer produced at the time the defect occurred, PKM will be entitled to deliver a similar appliance.

The exchange of the appliance principally takes place in the shop the first vendee bought the appliance in unless the appliance is too large to be transported by the vendee.

The guarantee does not establish any entitlement to withdraw from the purchase contract or for a price reduction.

Replaced components or exchanged appliances demise to us as our property.

The guarantee claim does not cover:

1. fragile components as plastic, glass or bulbs;
2. minor modifications of the PKM-products concerning their authorized condition if they do not influence the utility value of the product;
3. damage caused by handling errors or false operation;
4. damage caused by aggressive environmental conditions, chemicals, detergents;
5. damage caused by non-professional installation and haulage;
6. damage caused by non common household use;
7. damages which have been caused outside the appliance by a PKM-product unless a liability is forced by legal regulations.

The validity of the guarantee will be terminated if:

1. the prescriptions of the installation and operation of the appliance are not observed.
2. the appliance is repaired by a non-professional.
3. the appliance is damaged by the vendor, the installer or a third party.
4. the installation or the start-up is performed inappropriately.
5. the maintenance is inadequately or incorrectly performed.
6. the appliance is not used for its intended purpose.
7. the appliance is damaged by force majeur or natural disasters, including, but with not being limited to fires or explosions.

The guarantee claims neither extend the guarantee period nor initiate a new guarantee period. The guarantee period for installed replacement parts ends with the guarantee.

Provided that a product-related malfunction is not covered by this guarantee the vendee has to bear the cost, when the appliance is checked, including any labour costs that may arise.

If the holder of the guarantee has requested repair work, then the holder of the guarantee must be informed about the non-intervention of the guarantee and possible costs, that may arise, and thereafter he must bear all costs for spare parts and wages.

The geographical scope of the guarantee is limited with respect to appliances, which are purchased and used in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

August 2012

Aftersales service information on the leaflet inside this instruction manual.