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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the appliance.
• After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged. In case of doubt, do not
use the appliance and contact your supplier or a qualified engineer.
• Remove all packaging and do not leave the packing material (plastic bags, poly-
styrene, bands etc) in easy reach of children as they may cause serious injury. The
packaging materials are recyclable.
• The appliance should be installed and all the electrical connections made by a quali-
fied engineer in compliance with local regulations in force and following the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
• Do not attempt to modify the technical properties of the appliance, as it may become
dangerous to use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS & RECOMMENDATIONS
• Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance without first disconnecting the appliance
from the electrical supply.
• During and after use of the hob, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch hot
parts.
• After use always ensure that the controls are in the OFF position.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep children away from the hob during use.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they
have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use
the appliance safely.
• Do not allow young children or infirm persons to use the appliance without your super-
vision.
• WARNING
When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down for this
type of product category. However special care should be taken around the under-
neath of the appliance as this area is not designed or intended to be touched and may
contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
• Fire Risk! Do not leave inflammable materials on the Hob top.
• Make sure that electrical cords connecting other appliances in the proximity cannot
come in to contact with the Hob top.
• Do not allow heavy or sharp objects to drop on the glass ceramic hob. If the hob is
cracked or damaged , unplug and call the after-sales service.
• Do not scratch the hob with sharp objects. Don’t use the hob as a work surface.
• Before disposing of an unwanted appliance, it is recommended that it is made inoper-
ative and that all potentially hazardous parts are made harmless.
• Important: This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. The appliance is
NOT suitable for use within a semi-commercial, commercial or communal environ-
ment.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its ser-
vice agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
