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Important warnings
Installation of the appliance into a kitchen worktop and its connection to the
power mains and the gas supply may only be performed by an adequately qualified technician.
When the appliance is in use, additional heat and moisture are emitted into the room.
When the appliance is used for a prolonged period of time at a high performance level,intensive
ventilation or use of kitchenUDQJH hood is required in the room where the appliance is installed.
Do not use the gas burners, if the flame seems unstable.
If you smell gas in the room, immediately close the gas supply valve either on the gas
bottle or gas pipeline, extinguish all sources of open fire (including cigarettes), aerate
the room, do not turn on any electric appliances, and call a natural gas expert.
The main gas supply valve should also be closed if gas burners will be out of use for a
long period of time (e.g. when going on holiday).
The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken
to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.Prevent the children IURP hangLQJ around the appliance and warn them
properlyagainst the danger of burns.
This appliance is not recommended for children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are under direct supervision or instruction
by a person responsible for their safety
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may
result in fire.Be sure WRhave the preparation of such food (fries) under constant control.
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.
WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
Do not use a high-pressure steam cleaner or hot steam to clean the appliance.
Never place any metal objects upon the hob surface, such as knives, forks, spoons,
pot lids, and the like, as they may get very hot.
The hob cannot be activated by external timers or remote control systems.
Do not use the cooking hob for room heating.
Do not place empty pans on the hob.
Make sure that the parts of the burners are correctly positioned / installed.
Hob surface should not be used as a worktop. Sharp objects may cause scratches.
Preparing food in thin aluminum of plastic containers on hot cooking zones is not
allowed. Do not place any plastic objects or aluminum foil on the hob surface.
If there is a wall power outlet located near the hob and another appliance is plugged
into it, make sure the power cord does not come into contact with the hot cooking
zones.
Do not store any temperature-sensitive objects, materials, or substances underneath
the hob, e.g. detergents, sprays, etc.
In case of a failure of the appliance, immediately disconnect the appliance from the
power mains,WXUQRIfWKHJDVYDOYHand contact the service centUH.
The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the relevant effective safety
standards.
After a prolonged use of cast iron plates, the area of the plate and the edge of the
cooking zone may discolour. Repair serviceRIWKHFDVWLURQSODWHV is not covered by warranty.
Don't connect the hob to the power supply with an extension cable or multiple sockets,
because they don't assure a sufficient safety (e.g. overheating risk of multiple sockets).
Connect the equipment to a permanent connection.
Don't use pan, pots, grills or grilled stones, of bigger size than the maximum
specified for every single burner; in particular you must not cover more burners
simultaneously. The accumulation of heat could damage the appliance.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
