SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• 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 the hazards
involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision• If the supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, this
appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected
to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
• Children under 8 Year of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are continuously
supervised.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
• The means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring
rules.
• The instructions state the type of cord to be used, taking into account the temperature of the rear
surface of the appliance.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements.
• 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.
• Do not use a steam cleaner for cleaning operations• Any spillage should be removed from the lid
before opening.
• The hob surface must be allowed to cool down before closing the lid.
• Aluminium 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.
• It is advisable not to stare directly at the halogen elements.
• 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 centre of the unit that you are cooking on.
• Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
• Do not slide cookware across the hob.
• Do not store heavy items above the hob. If they drop onto the hob, they may cause damage.
• Do not use the hob as a working surface.
• Do not use the hob for storage of any items.• In the unlikely event of a surface crack appearing, do
not use the hob. Immediately disconnect the hob from the electrical power supply and call the After
Sales Service
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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