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DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS IN THE APPLIANCE STORAGE
DRAWER OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN
OPERATION.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLAINCE AS A SPACE
HEATER.
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
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Warning – Risk of deflagration!
Accumulation of unburned gas in an enclosed
area carries a risk of deflagration. Do not
subject the appliance to draughts. These
might blow out the burners. Carefully read the
instructions and warnings on the operation of
gas burners.
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Warning – Risk of poisoning!
The kitchen will become hot and humid and
combustion products produced when this gas
appliance is used. Make sure the kitchen is
well ventilated, particularly when the hob is in
operation: either keep the natural ventilation
apertures open, or install a ventilation system
(extractor hood). Intense prolonged use of the
appliance may require additional or more
effective ventilation: open a window or
increase the power of the ventilation system.
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Warning – Risk of burns!
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The hotplates and their immediate vicinity
get very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces.
Keep children under 8 years old well away
from this appliance.
Risk of burns!
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If the liquefied gas bottle is not upright,
liquefied propane/butane can enter the
appliance. Intense darting flames may
therefore escape from the burners.
Components may become damaged and
start to leak over time so that gas escapes
uncontrollably. Both can cause burns.
Always use liquefied gas bottles in an
upright position.
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Warning – Risk of fire!
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The hotplates get very hot. Do not rest
inflammable objects on the hob. Do not
store objects on the hob.
Risk of fire!
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Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
products which produce fumes,
inflammable materials or non-food products
below or near this domestic appliance.
Risk of fire!
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Fat or oil which is overheated can catch fire
easily. Never leave fat or oil to heat up
unattended. If oil or fats do catch fire, never
use water to put the fire out. Put the fire out
by covering the pan with a lid and switch off
the hotplate.
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Warning – Risk of injuries!
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Pans which are damaged, are not the right
size, hang over the edge of the hob or are
not positioned correctly can cause serious
injuries. Follow the advice and warnings
provided relating to the cooking pans.
Risk of injuries!
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In the event of a malfunction, turn off the
appliance’s gas and electricity supply. For
repairs, call our Technical Assistance
Service.
Risk of injuries!
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Do not tamper with the appliance's interior.
If necessary, call our Technical Assistance
Service.
Risk of injury!
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If a control knob is too stiff to turn or it is
loose, it must not be used. Contact our
after-sales service immediately to have the
control knob repaired or replaced.
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Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Do not clean the appliance using steam
cleaners.
What to do if you smell gas
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Do not try to light the appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by
an authorised person.