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Make sure that the supply cord is not trapped or damaged during installation. If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to prevent a hazard.
If your appliance is provided with a cooking hotplate made of glass or glass ceramic:
Installation warnings
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Do not operate the appliance before it is fully installed.
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The appliance must be installed by an authorized technician. The manufacturer is not responsible for
any damage that might be caused by incorrect placement and installation by unauthorized people.
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When the appliance is unpacked, make sure that it is has not been damaged during transportation.
In the case of defect, do not use the appliance and contact a qualified service agent immediately. The
materials used for packaging (nylon, staplers, Styrofoam, etc.) may be harmful to children and they should
be collected and removed immediately.
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Protect your appliance from the atmosphere. Do not expose it to sun, rain, snow, dust or excessive
humidity.
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Materials around the appliance (i.e. cabinets) must be able to withstand a minimum temperature of
100°C.
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The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door, in order to avoid overheating.
During use
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Do not put flammable or combustible materials in or near the appliance when it is operating.
Do not leave the oven unattended when cooking with solid or liquid oils. They may catch fire under extreme
heating conditions. Never pour water on to flames that are caused by oil, instead switch the cooker off and
cover the pan with its lid or a fire blanket.
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Always position pans over the center of the cooking zone, and turn the handles to a safe position so
they cannot be knocked or grabbed.
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If the product will not be used for a long period of time, turn the main control switch off. Turn the
gas valve off when a gas appliance is not in use.
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Make sure the appliance control knobs are always in the “0” (stop) position when the appliance is
not in use.
CAUTION
: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat, moisture and products of
combustion in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated especially when the
appliance is in use. Keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical
extractor
hood).
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Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, such as opening a
window, or for more effective ventilation, for example, increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where
necessary.
During cleaning and maintenance
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Make sure that your appliance is switched off at the mains before carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance operations.
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Do not remove the control knobs to clean the control panel.
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To maintain the efficiency and safety of your appliance, we recommend you always use original spare
parts and to call our authorized service agents when needed.
This appliance has been designed to be used only for home cooking. Any other use (such as heating a room)
is improper and dangerous. The operating instructions apply to several models. You may notice differences
between these instructions and your model.
