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Important Safety Instructions
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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. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not leave this cooktop unattended or unsupervised whilst children or infirmed are present.
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Accessible parts will become hot when in use and directly after use, care should be taken to avoid touching
the burners. To avoid burns and scalds keep children away.
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The installation of this cooktop is to be carried out by using only a qualified electrician.
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This cooktop is to be installed in accordance with the local, national building, electrical and plumbing codes.
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If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or
similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
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The cooktop is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control
system.
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If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock, for cooktop
surfaces of glass-ceramic or similar material which protect live parts
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CAUTION
– The cooking process must be supervised. A short term cooking process must be supervised
continuously.
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Warning
– Unattended cooking on a cooktop with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a fire.
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Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
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WARNING
: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
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Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed in the hob surface since they can
get hot.
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The appliance may be built-in and connected to the power supply only by a qualified technician. Particular
areas of the cooktop surface (adjacent to the hotplates) are hot during operation.
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Hot oil ignites readily, so be sure have the preparation of such food (fries) under constant control. Hotplates
may not be left in operation empty, without any dishes on top.
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Never use the appliance as a room heater.
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Never use the ceramic-glass cooktop as a working surface. Sharp objects may damage the cooktop surface.
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Never place any metal objects upon the induction hotplate, such as knives, forks, spoons, pot lids, and the
like, as they may get very hot.
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Preparation of food in aluminium or plastic cookware is not allowed. Never place any plastic objects or
aluminium foil upon the cooktop surface.
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In case any other appliances are plugged in the electric mains close to the cooktop, prevent contact of the
plug cable with the hot cooking zones.
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Never keep any flammable or temperature sensitive objects, like cleaning agents, sprays, detergents, etc.,
below or near the appliance.
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WARNING
: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of an electric shock.
Never use cracked or broken ceramic-glass cooktop. In case you notice any visible cracks on the surface, cut
the power supply immediately and contact Customer Service.
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In case of any malfunction, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and call customer service.
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Do not use high-pressure steam cleaner or hot steam to clean the appliance.
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The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the relevant safety standards.
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If the electrical supply is restricted, means of an all-plug disconnection must be accessible and incorporated
in the fixed wiring, in accordance with the wiring rules.
