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Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet.
This may become very hot and catch fire.
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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 and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
Precautions not to damage the appliance
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Unfinished pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (non
enamelled cast iron pots,) may damage the ceramic glass.
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Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic glass.
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Avoid dropping objects, even small ones, on the vitroceramic
glass.
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Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
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Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic hobs.
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Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium foil must not contact the
heating zones. These may cause breaks or other alterations of
the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch off the appliance and
take them immediately off the hot heating zone (be careful: do
not burn yourself).
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WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking
surface.
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Never place any hot sauce pan over the control panel.
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If a drawer is situated under the installed appliance, make sure
the space between the content of the drawer and the underside
of the appliance is at least 2 cm. This is essential to ensure
correct ventilation.
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Never put any flammable object (eg. sprays) into the drawer
situated under the vitroceramic hob. Cutlery drawers must be
resistant to heat.