YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT
This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety messages, to be read and observed at all times.
All Safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying out any installation work.
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Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified technician, in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and local safety regulations. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
stated in the user manual.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.
The electrical and gas connections must comply with local regulations.
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The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying out any
installation work.
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Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified technician, in compliance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations. Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.
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Regulations require that the appliance is earthed.
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The appliance (class 3) is designed solely for private household use for cooking food. Do not
use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the hob. The Manufacturer declines all
responsibility for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.
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The appliance and its accessible parts may become very hot during use. During and after
use, do not touch the heating elements of the appliance.
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Keep children less than 8 years of age away from the appliance and supervise them to
ensure they do not play with it.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons 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 hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol, pertaining to safety, which alerts users to potential hazards to themselves and
others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the terms:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause serious injury.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage or injury.
What to do if you smell gas:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch.
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Do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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Use appliance in well ventilated rooms only.
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In case of hotplate glass breakage:
Shut immediately off all burners and any electrical heating element and isolate the
appliance from the power supply
Do not touch the appliance surface,
Do not use the appliance.
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Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Never leave the appliance unattended when
cooking with fat and oil.
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The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
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Do not use steam cleaners.
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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.
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Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
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The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, once fitted in its housing, to the power supply.
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Use only flexible or rigid metal hose for gas connection.
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The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any injury to persons or animals or damage to property arising
from failure to comply with these requirements.
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Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension cords.
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Do not pull the power supply cord in order to unplug the appliance.
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The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation.
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Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the body and do not operate it when barefoot.
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The use of a gas appliance produces heat and humidity in the room. Make sure the room is well-ventilated, or install
an extractor hood with exhaust duct.
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In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation may be necessary (by opening a window or increasing the hood
extraction speed).
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After use, make sure the knobs are in off position and close the main gas supply cock or the gas cylinder valve.
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Keep the packaging materials out of the reach of children.
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Before cleaning or maintenance wait for hob to cool down.
Warnings: if the glass ceramic surface should break or crack, refrain from using it and call the After-sales Service
immediately. Any repairs or maintenance work on the appliance must be carried out exclusively by a qualified
technician. Never touch the cooktop with any wet part of the body and do not operate it with bare feet.
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Do not use the glass ceramic hob as a work surface or support surface.
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Do not switch on the electric hotplate without pots.
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Do not place plastic, aluminium foil, cloths, paper etc. on the cooking zone while it is still hot.
NOTES:
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Improper use of the grids can result in damage to the hob surface. Do not position the grids upside down or drag them
across the hob.
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If the hob has a glass ceramic top,do not use:
- Cast iron griddles or terracotta pots and pans
- Heat diffusers (e.g. metallic mesh)
- Two cookers for the same pot
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