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1. SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING
• Unpack all the materials.
• The installation and connecting of the appliance must be done by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer can not be responsible for damage caused by building-in or
connecting errors.
• The appliance must be installed in a proper worktop.
• This domestic appliance is exclusively for the cooking of food, to the exclusion of any
other domestic, commercial or industrial use.
• Remove all labels and self-adhesives from the ceramic glass.
• Do not change or alter the appliance.
• The cooking plate can not be used as a working surface.
• The appliance must be grounded and connected conforming to local standards.
• Do not use an extension cable to connect it.
• The appliance can not be used above a dishwasher or a tumble-dryer: steam may damage
the electronic components.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external timer or separate
remote-control system.
• CAUTION: Fire Hazard: Please do not place any objects on the hob.
• WARNING: Frying in fat or oil on a hob without control can be dangerous and cause
a fire.
• CAUTION: The cooking process must be controlled. The short-lived cooking process
must be constantly monitored.
USING THE APPLIANCE
• Switch the heating zones off after using.
• Keep an eye on cooking using grease or oils: they may quickly ignite.
• Be careful not to burn yourself while or after using the appliance.
• Make sure no cable of any fixed or moving appliance contacts with the glass or the hot
saucepan.
• Magnetic objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators) should not be placed near to
the operating appliance.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob
surface since they can get hot.
• In general, do not place any metallic object except cooking pots on the glass surface.
• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. This may become very hot
and catch fire.
• 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.