This ensures that the legal requirements and the connection regulations of your electricity supply authority applicable in your locality are complied with. ■ To maintain the safety of your appliance you should only have repairs, especially on live parts, carried out by a trained electrician. In the event of a fault, you should therefore approach your retailer or our AEG Service Department direct. ■ During cooking, the hotplates become hot. You should therefore keep small children well away.