| Definition: | control of an operation at a point distant from the controlled switching device Note 1 to entry: Remote control can be achieved by using a hand-held transmitter that communicates by electromagnetic or sonic means with a receiver that is part of the appliance. Note 2 to entry: Remote control enables authorized persons, such as family members, carers, friends and neighbours, to help at any time, whether this relates to the activation of a rarely used function of a product or in case the cooking plate has not been switched off. Assistance by means of a remote control can also be helpful with complex operating sequences or in the event of a failure.
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