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Important Safety Warnings
Please comply with these instructions. If you do not, any damage resulting from improper, incorrect or
negligent use or improper connection or installation is not covered by the warranty.
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This appliance should be used only for normal domestic use.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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This appliance must only be used for the purpose of heating or cooking food, any other use, for
example heating rooms, working surface or storage surface, is dangerous.
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Additions or modifications to the appliance are not permitted.
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Do not place or store flammable liquids, highly inflammable materials or fusible objects on or
near the appliance.
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Small children must be kept away from the appliance.
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The appliance may only be installed and connected by an authorised service personal.
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The electrical safety of this hob is guaranteed only if it is connected to a properly earthed
system, which complies with the electrical safety standards.
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Built-in appliances may only be used after they have been built in to suitable built-in units and
work surfaces that meet the standards.
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Do not put pressure on the power supply cable while fitting the hob.
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Power supply cable length should not exceed 2m for isolation safety.
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WARNING: In the event of faults with the appliance or damage to the glass ceramic (cracks,
scratches or splits), the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the electrical
supply to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
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Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by authorised service personal.
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Make sure all the packaging has been removed before you use the appliance.
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Cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot surface of the appliance or hot
cookware.
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Do not cut any food on the glass of the vitro-ceramic hob. Glass panels should not be used as
working surfaces.
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Be careful when using small household appliances, such as irons, near the elements.
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Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware.
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Make sure all the controls are in the off position when not in use.
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For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down.
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For safety reasons, the cleaning of the appliance with steam jet or high- pressure cleaning
equipment is not permitted.
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Use only stable flat-based pans.
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Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface
since they can get hot.
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Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
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CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be
supervised continuously.
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WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a
fire.
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A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring
rules.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the authorised Omega service center in
order to avoid a hazard.
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WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric
shock.
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The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
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Installation Instructions
WARNING: This appliance must be installed by an authorised service person or qualified
technician, according to the instructions in this guide and in compliance with the current local
regulations.
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Incorrect installation may cause harm and damage, for which the manufacturer accepts no
responsibility and the warranty will not be valid.
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Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (electricity voltage and frequency
and/or nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustments of the appliance are compatible.
The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the label.
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The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country of use are to be followed
(safety regulations, proper recycling in accordance with the regulations, etc.).
General Instructions
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After removing the packaging material from the appliance and its accessories, ensure that the
appliance is not damaged. If you suspect any damage, do not use it and contact an authorised
service person or qualified technician immediately.
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Make sure that there are no flammable or combustible materials in the close vicinity, such as
curtains, oil, cloth etc. which may catch fire.
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The worktop and furniture surrounding the appliance must be made of materials resistant to
temperatures above 100°C.
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If a cooker hood or cupboard is to be installed above the appliance, the safety distance between
cooktop and any cupboard/cooker hood should be as shown below.
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The appliance should not be installed directly above a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing
machine or clothes dryer.
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If the base of the appliance is accessible by hand, a barrier made from a suitable material must
be fitted below the base of the appliance, ensuring that there is no access to the base of the
appliance.
