IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS
VERY IMPORTANT
This manual and the appliance itself provide important
safety messages, to be read and always observed.
WARNING:
All messages relevant to safety specify the potential risk
to which they refer and indicate how to reduce the risk of
injury, damage and electric shocks due to incorrect use
of the appliance. Make sure to comply with the following:
• Use protective gloves to perform all unpacking and
installation operations.
• The appliance must be disconnected from the power
supply before carrying out any installation operation.
• Installation and maintenance must be carried out
by a specialised technician, in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and the local safety
regulations in force. Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user
manual.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• The power cable must be long enough for connecting
the appliance, fitted in the cabinet, to the power supply.
• For installation to comply with the current safety
regulations, an omnipolar switch with minimum contact
gap of 3 mm is required.
• Do not use multi-sockets or extension cords.
• Do not pull the appliance’s power cable.
• The electrical parts must not be accessible to the user
after installation.
• The appliance is designed solely for domestic use for
cooking food. No other use is permitted (e.g. heating
rooms). The Manufacturer declines any liability for
inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.
• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot
during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements. Very young (0-3 years) and
young children (3-8 years) shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• Children from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge can use this
appliance only if they are supervised or have been
given instructions on safe appliance use and if they
understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Do not touch the appliance heating elements during
and after use. Do not allow the appliance to come into
contact with cloths or other flammable materials until
all the components have cooled sufficiently.
•
Do not place flammable materials on or near the
appliance.
•
Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Pay attention
when cooking food products rich in fat and oil.
• If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance
to avoid the possibility of electric shock (only for
appliances with glass surface).
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote control system.
• Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can
be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to
extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance
and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
•
Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking
surfaces.
• Do not use steam cleaners.
