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• Accessible parts of this appliance may become hot when it is in use. Children should be
KEPT
AWAY
until it has cooled.
• Children can also injure themselves by pulling pans or pots off the hob.
About Installation, Cleaning and Manteinance
• It is mandatory that all operations required for the installation are carried out by a qualified or competent
person, in accordance with existing rules and regulations in force in the country where the appliance
is used.
• Ensure a good ventilation around the appliance. A poor air supply could cause lack of oxygen.
• Ensure that the gas and electrical supply complies with the type stated on the identification label, placed
near the gas supply pipe.
• This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It must be installed and
connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the
relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
• The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the
room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural
ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor
hood).
• Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example
opening of a window, or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of
mechanical ventilation where present.
• Once you removed all packaging from the appliance, ensure that it is not damaged and the electric
cable is in perfect conditions. Otherwise, contact your dealer before proceeding with the installation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply, before carrying out any cleaning or manteinance
work.
• This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or with a steam cleaning machine.
• The residual heat indicator comes on when the cooking zone is switched on. Children should be
kept away until it switches off.
• Never use the ceramic hob as a working space. Do not store things on the ceramic hob.
• Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the ceramic hob, as they could melt on the hob, thus
damaging it. Anyway,If anything of this nature accidentally comes into contact with the ceramic
surface it must be scraped off immediately while stlll hot and wiped away to avoid damage to the
surface. In the same way, remove sugar or food residues with hich sugar content, which may have
split from saucepans by using a scraper for ceramic hobs.
• Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the ceramic hob as unstable pans can cause an
accident by tipping or spillage.
• The ceramic hob is shockproof, but not unbreakable! Hard or pointed objects falling from a height
can damage the hob. If scratches or cracks are noticed, disconnect the appliance from the electrical
supply to avoid the risk of electric shock and call you nearest Service Force Centre.
Never use scratching sponges, abrasive products or chemically powerful detergents. Use only
cleaning agents specific for ceramic hobs.
• The manufacturer disclaims any responsability should all the safety measures not be
carried out.
