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Important safety warnings
1 This appliance is intended for nonprofessional use
within the home.
2 These instructions are only for those countries whose
symbols appear in the booklet and on the serial no.
plate of the appliance.
3 This owner’s manual is for a class 1 appliance (in-
sulated) or class 2, subclass 1 appliances (installed
between two cabinets.
4 Before using your appliance, read the instructions in
this owner’s manual carefully since it provides all the
information you need to ensure safe installation, use
and maintenance. Always keep this owner’s manual
close to hand since you may need to refer to it in the
future.
5 When you have removed the packing, check that the
appliance is not damaged. If you have any doubts, do
not use the appliance and contact your nearest Ariston
Service Centre. Never leave the packing components
(plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within the
reach of children since they are a source of potential
danger.
6 The appliance must be installed only by a qualified tech-
nician in compliance with the instructions provided. The
manufacturer declines all liability for improper installa-
tion, which may result in personal injury and damage
to property.
7 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guar-
anteed if it is correctly and efficiently earthed, in com-
pliance with regulations on electrical safety. Always
ensure that the earthing is efficient. If you have any
doubts, contact a qualified technician to check the sys-
tem. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage
resulting from a system which has not been earthed.
8 Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check
that the specifications indicated on the date plate (on
the appliance and/or packaging) correspond with those
of the electrical and gas systems in your home.
9 Check that the electrical capacity of the system and
sockets will support the maximum power of the appli-
ance, as indicated on the data plate. If you have any
doubts, contact a qualified technician.
10 An omnipolar switch with a contact opening of at least
3 mm or more is required for installation.
11 If the socket and appliance plug are not compatible,
have the socket replaced with a suitable model by a
qualified technician, who should also check that the
cross-section of the socket cable is sufficient for the
power absorbed by the appliance. The use of adap-
tors, multiple sockets and/or extensions, is not recom-
mended. If their use cannot be avoided, remember to
use only single or multiple adapters and extensions
which comply with current safety regulations. In these
cases, never exceed the maximum current capacity
indicated on the individual adaptor or extension and
the maximum power indicated on the multiple adapter.
12 Do not leave the appliance plugged in if it is not in use.
Switch off the main switch and gas supply when you
are not using the appliance.
13 The openings and slots used for ventilation and heat
dispersion must never be covered.
14 The user must not replace the supply cable of this ap-
pliance. Always contact an after-sales service centre
which has been authorised by the manufacturer if the
cable has been damaged or needs replacement.
15 This appliance must be used for the purpose for which
it was expressly designed. Any other use (e.g. heating
rooms) is considered to be improper and consequently
dangerous. The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage resulting from improper and irresponsible use.
16 A number of fundamental rules must be followed when
using electrical appliances. The following are of par-
ticular importance:
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Do not touch the appliance when your hands or feet
are wet.
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Do not use the appliance barefooted.
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Do not use extensions, but if they are necessary,
caution must be exercised.
•
Never pull the power supply cable or the appliance
to unplug the appliance plug from the mains.
•
Never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric
agents (rain, sun etc.)
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Do not allow children or persons who are not famil-
iar with the appliance to use it, without supervision.
17 Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch
off the main switch before cleaning or carrying out main-
tenance.
18 If you are no longer using an appliance of this type,
remember to make it unserviceable by unplugging the
appliance from the mains and cutting the supply cable.
Also make all potentially dangerous parts of the appli-
ance safe, above all for children who could play with
the appliance.
19 To avoid accidental spillage do not use cookware with
uneven or deformed bottoms on the electric plates. Turn
the handles of pots and pans inwards to avoid knock-
ing them over accidentally.
20 Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or gaso-
line, etc. near the appliance when it is in use.
21 When using small electric appliances near the hob,
keep the supply cord away from the hot parts.
22 Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”
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” position when
the appliance is not in use.
23 When the appliance is in use, the heating elements
and some parts of the oven door become extremely
hot. Make sure you don’t touch them and keep chil-
dren well away.
24 If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the
necessary precautions to prevent the same from sliding
off the pedestal itself.
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:
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call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer
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always use original Spare Parts
