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Safety Is a Good Habit to Get Into
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This manual is for a class 3 built-in cooktop.
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This appliance is designed for non-professional use in
the home and its features and technical characteristics
must not be modified.
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These instructions are only valid for the countries the
symbols for which appear on the manual and the serial
plate.
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The electrical system of this appliance is safe only when
it is correctly connected to an adequate earthing
system, as required by current safety standards.
Prevent children and the disabled from coming into
contact or having access to the following, as they
are possible sources of danger:
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The controls and the appliance in general;
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The packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene, nails, etc.);
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The appliance, during and immediately after use given
the heat generated by its use;
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The appliance when no longer in installed (in this case,
all potentially dangerous parts must be made safe).
The following should be avoided:
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Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body;
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Using the appliance with bare feet;
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Pulling on the appliance or the power supply cord to
disconnect them from the electrical outlet;
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Improper and/or dangerous use;
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Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots;
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Allowing the power supply cord of small appliances to
come into contact with the hot parts of the cooktop;
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Exposure to atmospheric agents (rain, sun);
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Using flammable liquids nearby;
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Using adaptors, multiple outlet plugs and/or extensions;
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Using unstable or deformed cookware;
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Leaving the electric hobs on without cookware on top
of them;
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Closing the glass top (if present) while the electrical
hot plates are still hot;
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Trying to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.
The assistance of qualified personnel must be called
upon in the following cases:
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Installation (in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions);
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When in doubt about the operation of the appliance;
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Replacement of the electrical outlet becuase it is
incompatible with the plug.
Contact service centers authorized by the
manufacturer in the following cases:
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When in doubt about the condition of the appliance
after having removed the packing;
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Damage to or replacement of the power supply cord;
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In the case of a breakdown or malfunction: ask for
original spare parts.
It is recommended that you follow the guidelines
below:
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Only use the appliance to cook food, avoiding all other
uses;
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Check the condition of the appliance after it has been
unpacked;
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Disconnect the appliance from the power supply in the
event of malfunction and always before cleaning or
maintenance;
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When not in use, disconnect the appliance from the
power supply;
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Always check to make sure that the control knobs are
on the “•”/”
o
” setting when the appliance is not in use;
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Cut the power supply cord after disconnecting it from
the electrical mains when you decide to no longer use
the appliance.
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The manufacturer will not be held liable for any
damages arising out of : incorrect installation or
improper, incorrect or unreasonable use..
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:
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call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer
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always use original Spare Parts
