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use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper
use and is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and unreasonable
use of the appliance.
• Ensure that the power supply cables of other electrical appliances do not
come into contact with the hot parts of the oven.
• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat must never be
covered.
• Always make sure the knobs are in the “●”/“
○
” position when the appliance
is not in use.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket,
do not pull on the cable.
• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without having detached
the plug from the mains.
• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a Service
Centre (see Assistance).
• Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards the centre of the
hob in order to avoid accidental burns.
• Do not close the glass cover (if present) when the gas burners or electric
hotplates are still hot.
• Do not leave the electric hotplate switched on without a pan placed on it.
• Do not use unstable or deformed pans.
• The appliance should not be operated by people (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced
individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with the product. These
individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by someone who
assumes responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary instructions
relating to the operation of the appliance.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.
Disposal
• When disposing of packaging material: observe local legislation so that
the packaging may be reused.
• The European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment )WEEE(, requires that old household electrical appliances must
not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery
and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment.The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol
on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of
the appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information
concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.
Respecting and conserving the environment
• Make the most of your hot plate’s residual heat by switching off cast iron hot
plates 10 minutes before the end of your cooking time and glass ceramic
hot plates 5 minutes before the end of cooking time.
• The base of your pot or pan should cover the hot plate. If it is smaller,
precious energy will be wasted and pots that boil over leave encrusted
remains that can be difficult to remove.
• Cook your food in closed pots or pans with well-fitting lids and use as little
water as possible. Cooking with the lid off will greatly increase energy
consumption.
• Use purely flat pots and pans
.
• If you are cooking something that takes a long time, it’s worth using a
pressure cooker, which is twice as fast and saves a third of the energy.
Maintenance and care
Switching the appliance off
Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out
any work on it.
Cleaning the appliance
!
Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as stain removers, anti-rust
products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may
scratch the surface beyond repair.
!
Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance.
• It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp sponge and dry it with
absorbent kitchen roll.
• The removable parts of the burners should be washed frequently with
warm water and soap and any burnt-on substances removed.
• For hobs which ligth automatically, the terminal part of the electronic instant
lighting devices should be cleaned frequently and the gas outlet holes
should be checked for blockages.
• The electric hotplates should be cleaned with a damp cloth and lubricated
with a little oil while still warm.
• Before using the ceramic glass module, the surface must be cleaned,
using a damp cloth to remove dust or food residues. The ceramic glass
surface should be cleaned regularly with a soultion of warm water and a
non-abrasive detergent.
• Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has been left on the
surface for a long time, or by aggressive detergents containing phosphorus.
After cleaning, rinse and dry any remaining drops of water.
Periodically, special products will need to
be used to clean the surface. First, remove
all food buildup or grease with a cleaning
scraper, e.g.
(not supplied).
Clean the cooking surface when it is still
warm with a suitable cleaning product
(such as the one in the Solutions product
line available from any After-Sales Service
Centre) and paper towels. Then rub with a damp cloth and dry. Aluminum
foil, plastic items, objects made of synthetic material, sugar or foods with
a high sugar content that have melted onto the surface must be removed
immediatley with a scraper while the cooking surface is still hot.
Special cleaning products for ceramic glass
surfaces form a transparent protective
layer which fights diry buildup. This also
protects the surface from damage caused
by food with a high sugar content. Do not
use abrasive sponges or cleaning products
under any circumstances. This holds true
for chemically aggressive cleaners, like
oven sprays and stain removers.
• When cleaning the grill, it is recommeded that
you do so while it is still hot, using the handles
provided to move it from the cooktop to the
sink. To remove the pan beneath the grill, it is
a good idea to wait until the heating element
has cooled (roughly after 15 minutes).
