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The ceramic hob surface is resistant to extreme
temperatures. Neither cold nor heat can harm it. Avoid
to drop anything on the hob. Punctiform impacts, e.g. by
the fall of a salt shaker, can cause fissures and cracks.
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If any cracks appear on the hob surface, the hob has
to be switched off immediately. Disconnect the appliance
from the mains and inform the service department.
A defective hob surface allows overboiling food to
penetrate and the contact with live parts.
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ZANUSSI declines any liability should the appliance
be used improperly and the safety measures not be
observed. Please note the maintenance and cleaning
instructions carefully.
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Using other hobs than those of ZANUSSI-Brand
excludes any liability.
Keep these operating and assembly instructions!
Please note in particular
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Before using the hob for the first
time, read the operating and assem-
bly instructions carefully.
You protect yourself and avoid
damage of your appliance.
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The appliance must be installed by a qualified
electrician.
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Use the hob only upon its installation. This protects
you from touching electric parts.
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Repairs of electric appliances must be undertaken by
qualified electricians only. Improper repairs can cause
serious harm and danger for the user.
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The appliance is only disconnected from the mains
when the fuse is turned off or the mains connection is
interrupted.
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Prevent little children from touching the cook top
when in use.
Children also can burn themselves by pulling pans or
pots off the hob.
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The cooking zones heat up quickly when they are
turned on. Turn them on only when you have placed a
cooking pan onto the cooking area.
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The residual heat indicator lights up to show if a
cooking zone is still running resp. is still hot.
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If you use a socket close to the hob, take care that the
cable of the appliance does not touch the hot surface of
the hob.
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Be careful by using the hob as a working-table or
when depositing items on the hob's surface. The items
you place on the hob could easily catch fire when turning
on the hob accidentally. Afterwards the hob should be
cleaned thoroughly.
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Never leave the hob unattended when working with
oil and fats because of the danger of fire.
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Sugar (solid or liquid) should never get onto the hot
surface of the hob. Also, never use plastic or aluminium
foil dishes. They melt at high temperatures and can
cause fissures and cracks when the hob cools down.
Spills of sugar or melted plastic or aluminium material
must be removed while the hob is still warm and before
the remains have set.
Scrape off the remains of sugar or plastic with a scra-
per. Protect your hands.
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Use only pans with flat bases without rough edges to
avoid remaining scratches.
