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YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT
This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety messages, to be read and always observed.
All messages relevant to safety specify the potential risk to which they refer and indicate how to reduce the risk of injury, damage
and electric shocks due to incorrect use of the appliance. Make sure to comply with the following:
- Use protective gloves to perform all unpacking and installation operations.
- The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying out any installation operation.
- Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a specialised technician, in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and the local safety regulations in force. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user
manual.
- The appliance must be earthed.
- The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, fitted in the cabinet, to the power supply.
- For installation to comply with the current safety regulations, an omnipolar switch with minimum contact gap of 3mm is
required.
- Do not use multi-sockets or extension cords.
- Do not pull the appliance’s power cable.
- The electrical parts must not be accessible to the user after installation.
- The appliance is designed solely for domestic use for cooking food. No other use is permitted (e.g. heating rooms). The
Manufacturer declines any liability for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.
- The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Very
young (0-3 years) and young children (3-8 years) shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
- Children from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have been given instructions on safe appliance use and if they
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
- Do not touch the appliance heating elements during and after use. Do not allow the appliance to come into contact with
cloths or other flammable materials until all the components have cooled down completely.
- Do not place flammable materials on or near the appliance.
- Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Pay attention when cooking food products rich in fat and oil.
- A separator panel (not supplied) must be installed in the compartment under the appliance.
- If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock (only for appliances with glass
surface).
- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
- Unattended cooking on a hob 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.
Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
- Do not use steam cleaners.
- Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
- After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector (only for induction appliances).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This is the danger symbol, regarding safety, warning of potential risks to users and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the danger symbol and the following words:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause serious injury.
