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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not place flammable materials on or near the appliance.
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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.
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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).
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
Disposal of packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and marked with the recycling symbol ( ). The various parts of the packing must not be dispersed in the environment, but
disposed of in compliance with local regulations.
Disposal
• This appliance is marked in conformity with European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
• By ensuring that this appliance is correctly disposed of, the user can help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health
of people.
• The symbol on the appliance or the accompanying documentation indicates that this product should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken
to an appropriate collection point for recycling WEEE.
Energy saving tips
For optimum results, it is advisable to:
• Use pots and pans with bottom width equal to that of the cooking zone.
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Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
• When possible, keep pot lids on during cooking.
• Use a pressure cooker to to save even more energy and time.
• Place the pot in the middle of the cooking zone marked on the hob.
