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• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
PRECAUTIONS NOT TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE
• Unfinished pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (non enamelled cast iron pots,) may
damage the ceramic glass.
• Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic glass.
• Avoid dropping objects, even small ones, on the vitroceramic glass.
• Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
• Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic hobs.
• Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium foil must not contact the heating zones. These
may cause breaks or other alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch off
the appliance and take them immediately off the hot heating zone (be careful: do not
burn yourself).
WARNING:
Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
CAUTION:
The cooking process has to be supervised. A short-term cooking process has to be supervised
continuously.
WARNING:
• Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surface.
• Never place any hot saucepan over the control panel.
• If a drawer is situated under the installed appliance, make sure the space between the
content of the drawer and the underside of the appliance is at least 2 cm. This is essential
to ensure correct ventilation.
• Never put any flammable object (eg. sprays) into the drawer situated under the
vitroceramic hob. Cutlery drawers must be resistant to heat.
PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE
• If a defect is noticed, switch off the appliance and turn off the electrical supply.
• If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must disconnect the appliance at the
switchboard and contact the after sales service.
• Repairing has to be done by specialists. Do not open the appliance by yourself.
WARNING:
If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
• Make sure that the cooking pan is always centred on the cooking zone. The bottom of
the pan should cover as much as possible of the cooking zone.