We recommend you keep the instructions for
installation and use for later reference, and before
installing the hob, note its serial number in case
you need to get help from the after sales service.
WARNING: the appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements. Children under
8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are continuously
supervised.
WARNING: use only hob guards designed by the
Manufacturer of the cooking appliance or
indicated by the Manufacturer of the appliance in
the instructions for use as suitable or hob guards
incorporated in the appliance. The use of
inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: danger of fire: do not store items on
the cooking surfaces.
WARNING: if the surface is cracked, do not touch
the glass and switch off the appliance to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
CAUTION: the cooking process must be
supervised. A short term cooking process has to
be supervised continuously.
It is strongly recommended to keep children away
from the cooking zones while they are in operation
or when they are switched off, so long as the
residual heat indicator is on, in order to prevent
the risks of serious burns.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
If present do not to stare into halogen lamp hob
elements.
Connect a plug to the supply cable that is able to
bear the voltage, current and load indicated on the
tag and having the earth contact. The socket must
be suitable for the load indicated on the tag and
must be having the earth contact connected and
in operation. The earth conductor is yellow-green
in color. This operation should be carried out by a
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suitably qualified professional. In case of
incompatibility between the socket and the
appliance plug, ask a qualified electrician to
substitute the socket with another suitable type.
The plug and the socket must be conformed to
the current norms of the installation country.
Connection to the power source can also be
made by placing an omnipolar breaker between
the appliance and the power source that can bear
the maximum connected load and that is in line
with current legislation.
The yellow-green earth cable should not be
interrupted by the breaker. The socket or
omnipolar breaker used for the connection
should be easily accessible when the appliance is
installed.
The disconnection may be achieved by having
the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in
the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring
rules.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by Manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified people in order to avoid a hazard. The
earth conductor (yellow-green) must be longer
than 10 mm on the terminal block side. The
internal conductors section should be
appropriate to the power absorbed by the hob
(indicated on the tag). The type of power cable
must be HO5V2V2-F.
Do not put metallic objects such as knives, forks,
spoons or lids on the hob. They could heat up.
Aluminum foil and plastic pans must not be
placed on heating zones.
After every use, some cleaning of the hob is
necessary to prevent the build-up of dirt and
grease. If left, this is recooked when the hob is
used and burns giving off smoke and unpleasant
smells, not to mention the risks of fire
propagation.
Never use a steam or high pressure spray to
clean the appliance.
Do not touch the heat zones during operation or
for a while after use.
Never cook food directly on the glass ceramic
hob.
Always use the appropriate cookware.Always
place the pan in the center of the unit that you are
cooking on.
Do not place anything on control panel.
Do not use the hob as a working surface.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Do not store heavy items above the hob. If they
drop onto the hob, they may cause damage.
Do not use the hob for storage of any items.
Do not slide cookware across the hob.
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