Elba 345-003 I Installation and operating instructions

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased and given your preferen-
ce to our product.
The safety precautions and recommendations reported
below are for your own safety and that of others. They will
also provide a means by which to make full use of the fea-
tures offered by your appliance.
Please preserve this booklet carefully. It may be useful
in future, either to yourself or to others in the event that
doubts should arise relating to its operation.
This appliance must be used only for the task it has
explicitly been designed for, that is for cooking fo-
odstuffs. Any other form of usage is to be considered
as inappropriate and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the
event of damage caused by improper, incorrect or illo-
gical use of the appliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as
urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated
waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative
consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappro-
priate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered
to obtain signicant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of
the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is
marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY
This cooking hob has been designed, constructed, and marketed in compliance with:
• Safety requirements of the EU Directive “Low voltage” 2006/95/EC;
• Safety requirements of the EU Directive “EMC” 2004/108/EC;
• Requirements of the EU Directive 93/68/EEC.

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the
appliance.
• After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged. In
case of doubt, do not use the appliance and contact your sup-
plier or a qualied engineer.
• Remove all packaging and do not leave the packing material
(plastic bags, polystyrene, bands etc) in easy reach of children
as they may cause serious injury. The packaging materials are
recyclable.
• The appliance should be installed and all the electrical connec-
tions made by a qualied engineer in compliance with local re-
gulations in force and following the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not attempt to modify the technical properties of the applian-
ce, as it may become dangerous to use.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance without rst di-
sconnecting the appliance from the electrical supply.
• During and after use of the hob, certain parts will become hot. Do
not touch hot parts.
• After use always ensure that the controls are in the OFF position.
• Household appliances are not intended to be played with by
children.
• Keep children away from the hob during use.
• Children, or persons with a disability which limits their ability to
use the appliance, should have a responsible person to instruct
them in its use. The instructor should be satised that they can
use the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroun-
dings.
• WARNING
When correctly installed, your product meets all safety require-
ments laid down for this type of product category. However spe-
cial care should be taken around the underneath of the appliance
as this area is not designed or intended to be touched and may
contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
• Fire Risk! Do not leave inammable materials on the Hob top.
• Make sure that electrical cords connecting other appliances in
the proximity cannot come in to contact with the Hob top.
• Do not allow heavy or sharp objects to drop on the glass ceramic
hob.

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• Do not scratch the hob with sharp objects. Don’t use the hob as
a work surface.
• Before disposing of an unwanted appliance, it is recommended
that it is made inoperative and that all potentially hazardous parts
are made harmless.
• Important: This appliance has been designed for domestic use
only. The appliance is NOT suitable for use within a semi-com-
mercial, commercial or communal environment.
• If the supply cord (not supplied with the appliance) is dama-
ged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a ha-
zard.
• Do not operate your appliance by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
• Do not place or leave empty pans on the glass ceramic hob.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not
be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
• Do not use metallic kitchen utensils (e.g. ladles). It is preferable
to use plastic or wood kitchen utensils.
• Please use pans of recommended size (see minimum pan dia-
meter recommended). It is not advisable to use pans smaller
than the cooking zone. The pans have to be placed in the centre
of the cooking zone.
• Do not use defective pans or pans with a curved bottom.
• Please use suitable pans marked for induction cooking.
• Please keep your distance from the electromagnetic elds by
standing 5-10 cm from the cooking zones.When possible use the
rear cooking zone.
• Magnetic objects (e.g. credit cards, oppy disks, memory cards)
and electronic instruments (e.g. computers) should not be pla-
ced near the induction hob.
• IMPORTANT WARNING: The induction hob complies with
the applicable Standards for domestic cooking appliances.
Therefore it should not interfere with other electronic units.
Persons with cardiac pacemakers or any other electrical im-
plants must check with their doctor if they can use an induc-
tion cooking system (and check any possible interferences
with the implants).
• Attention: Detach the appliance from the mains if the cera-
mic glass is cracked and contact the After-Sales Service.

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Mod. 345-003 I Mod. 345-004 I
Mod. 377-004 I
FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA
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Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2
Fig. 1.3
1. Induction cooking zone Ø 160 mm Normal Power: 1200 W
Booster Power: 1400 W
2. Induction cooking zone Ø 160 mm Normal Power: 1400 W
3. Induction cooking zone Ø 200 mm Normal Power: 2300 W
Booster Power: 3000 W
4. Induction cooking zone Ø 250 mm Normal Power: 2300 W
Booster Power: 3000 W
5. Touch controls
Note: The Nominal and Booster Power may change depending on the size and material of
the pan set on the cooking zone.

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TOUCH CONTROLS
1. ON/OFF key
2. Setting selector
3. Booster function key (some zones only) and Child Lock selection key (to be set in
combination with other keys, see chapter CHILD LOCK SAFETY)
4. Pause function key
5. Front right cooking zone display (for models 345-004 I, 377-004 I only)
6. Rear right cooking zone display (or Central right zone display for model 345-003 I only)
7. Front left cooking zone display
8. Rear left cooking zone display
9. Automatic cooking timer key/display
10. Led indicating the programmed zone
Notes:
• Each selection (by touching one of the keys) is indicated by an acoustic signal (beep).
• The touch control area is switched off automatically (and a warning beep sounds for
10 seconds):
– if one or more keys are touched for more than 10 seconds;
– if an object is positioned on the touch control area;
– in the case of spillage of liquids on the control keys.
Attention: Detach the appliance from the mains if the ceramic glass is cracked and
contact the After-Sales Service. Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and
lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
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= Cooking zone Off (not activated)
= Cooking zone On (activated but not operating).
If all the zones are in zero setting, the touch control system switches off
automatically (touch controls Off) after about 10 seconds.
÷ = Power levels
= “Booster” function (available for some zones only)
= Remaining heat indicator
= Pan detection indicator
= Child Lock safety
= Automatic cooking timer
Note: Each lit gure (excluding the “Automatic cooking timer” display) refers to the rele-
vant cooking zone.
The ceramic hob is tted with induction cooking zones.
These zones, shown by painted disks on the ceramic
surface, are controlled by a touch control system.
In the front central area of the hob, the displays of the
touch control system indicate:
INDUCTION COOKING SYSTEM
When your induction hob is switched On and a cooking zone has been selected, the elec-
tronic circuits produce induced currents that instantaneously heat the bottom of the pan
which then transfers this heat to the food. Cooking takes place with hardly any energy loss
between the induction hob and the food.
Your induction hob operates only if a correct pan with the right features is placed on a coo-
king zone. Please refer to COOKWARE FOR INDUCTION COOKING.
If the pan detection symbol appears on the display, your pan is not suitable and your
induction hob will not operate. After 10 minutes without detecting any pan, the cooking
zone switches Off automatically.
USE OF INDUCTION HOB
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REMAINING HEAT INDICATORS
When the temperature of a cooking zone is still hot, the relevant remaining heat indica-
tor lights up on the display to alert you of the hot surface.
Avoid touching the hob surface over the cooking area. Please pay special attention to
children.
When the is lit on the display, it is still possible to start cooking again; just operate the
cooking zone as indicated in the chapter
POWER IGNITION AND ADJUSTMENT OF A
COOKING ZONE .
COOKWARE FOR INDUCTION COOKING
The induction cooking system OPERATES ONLY if using correct cookware suitable for
induction cooking.
The bottom of the pan has to be ferromagnetic to generate the electromagnetic eld ne-
cessary for the heating process (meaning a magnet has to stick to the bottom of the pan).
Pans made from the following materials are not suitable:
• glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, stoneware;
• pure stainless steel, aluminium or copper without magnetic bottom.
To check if a pan is suitable or not:
• test the bottom of the pan with a magnet: if the magnet sticks, the pan is suitable.
• if a magnet is not available pour a small amount of water inside the pan and place the
pan on a cooking zone. Switch on the cooking zone: if the symbol (pan detection)
appears on the cooking zone display (instead of the power level), the pan is not sui-
table.
Important note: the cooking zones will not operate if the pan diameter is too small (
pan detection symbol will appear on the cooking zone display). To correctly use the cooking
zones follow the indications given in the following table.
Induction cooking zone Minimum pan diameter recommended
(referred to the bottom of the pan)
Cooking zone Ø 160 mm 110 mm
Cooking zone Ø 200 mm 145 mm
Cooking zone Ø 250 mm 180 mm
Pay attention: The pan shall always be centred over the middle of the cooking zone. It
is possible to use oversized pans but the bottom of the pan cannot touch other cooking
zones.
Always use pans with thick, completely at bottom.
Do not use pans with concave or convex bottom; these could cause overheating of the
cooking zone.
Note: Some types of pans could cause noise when used on an induction cooking zone.
The noise does not mean any failure on the appliance and does not inuence the cooking
operation.

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HOW TO SWITCH ON/OFF THE COOKTOP
Switching ON
Touch the key until the touch control
system is lit (g. 2.2). The displays of the
cooking zones read “ 0”.
Notes:
• If the safety Child Lock protection is
active, the cooktop can be used only
after having deactivated this protec-
tion (see chapter CHILD LOCK SA-
FETY).
• Auto switch-Off: If a cooking zone is
not turned On within 15 seconds, the
cooktop will automatically switch off.
Switching OFF
The cooktop may be switched Off at any time by pressing the key .
If any cooking zones are turned On, they will be turned Off.
POWER IGNITION AND
ADJUSTMENT OF A COOKING
ZONE
To turn On a cooking zone the cooktop
must be switched On (see section “HOW
TO SWITCH ON/OFF THE COOKTOP”).
• Select a cooking zone by touching
the relevant display of the cooking
zone to be used (g. 2.3).
• Select a setting on the selector
[between “ 1 ” (minimum) and “ 9”
(maximum)]: touch at one point to
“jump” to a specic setting or slide
your nger along the selector (g.
2.4).
• The cooking zone display shows the
selected level.
• The power level can be modied at
any time. increase
Increase
Decrease
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.3
Fig. 2.4

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BOOSTER FUNCTION
This function allows the cooking zone to operate at the “Booster” maximum power (above
the nominal power) for maximum 5 minutes; it could be used, for example, to rapidly heat
up large amount of water.
– The “Booster” function is always limited to a maximum of 5 minutes.
– This function is NOT available on the smaller cooking zones (Ø 160 mm) of
models 345-004 I , 377-004 I .
To activate the “Booster” function:
• Set the power level “ 9” on the selected cooking zone, then just touch the key until
the relevant display shows “ P ” (g. 2.5).
• At the end of the “Booster” program (5 minutes) the cooking zone is automatically set
to the power level “ 9”.
• Note: if a cooking zone is still hot, it is not possible to use the “Booster” function and
“ P” will ash if you try to activate. The cooking zone is automatically set to the ma-
ximum power level (“ 9”).
To deactivate the “Booster” function:
• Set a different power level on the selected cooking zone.
or
• Switch Off the cooktop.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• The “Booster” function is not suitable for use with non water based cooking.
• Do not use this function for heating oil (e.g. deep fat frying).
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OPERATION TIME LIMIT OF
THE COOKING ZONES
Each cooking zone is automatically
switched Off after a maximum preset
time if no operation is performed.
The maximum preset time limit depen-
ds on the set power level, as illustra-
ted in this schedule.
Each operation on the cooking hob by
using the touch controls will reset the
maximum operation time at its initial
value.
POWER LEVEL OF
COOKING ZONES
OPERATION
TIME LIMIT
480 minutes
360 minutes
300 minutes
300 minutes
240 minutes
90 minutes
90 minutes
90 minutes
90 minutes
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EXAMPLES OF COOKING POWER SETTING
0Cooking zone not operating
1to 2Melting
Reheating
Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine
Dishes prepared beforehand
2to 3Simmering
Defrosting
Rice, pudding, sugar syrup
Dried vegetables, sh, frozen products
3to 4Steam Vegetables, sh, meat
4to 5Water Steamed potatoes, soups, pasta,
fresh vegetables
6to 7Medium cooking
Simmering
Meat, lever, eggs, sausages
Goulash, roulade, tripe
7to 8Cooking Potatoes, fritters, wafers
9Frying, roasting
Boiling water
Steaks, omelettes, fried dishes
Water
PRapidly heat up large amount of water
COOKING
ZONE
POWER
LEVEL
COOKING
ZONE
Ø 160 mm (*)
(Watt power)
COOKING
ZONE
Ø 160 mm (**)
(Watt power)
COOKING
ZONE
Ø 200 mm
(Watt power)
COOKING
ZONE
Ø 250 mm
(Watt power)
42 36 70 70
70 60 120 120
112 100 180 180
168 140 276 276
252 215 420 420
392 336 645 645
588 500 960 960
896 770 1470 1470
1400 1200 2300 2300
not available 1400 3000 3000
(*)only for models 345-004 I, 377-004 I
(**)only for model 345-003 I

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PROGRAM FOR AUTOMATIC
SWITCHING OFF OF A COOKING
ZONE
This function permits to set a timer from “ 1”
to “ 99 ” minutes for automatic turning Off the
cooking zone/s.
With the cooktop switched On:
• Select the cooking zone and set the de-
sired power level.
• Within 8 seconds, touch the timer key
“ CL ” (the led indicating the programmed
zone starts blinking) and set the timer:
– The display reads “ 0- ”: set the se-
cond digit of the timer by using the
setting selector. If the value shall be
zero touch the display and the second
digit ( 0) will start ashing. Touch the
display to conrm o wait a few secon-
ds till the programmer automatically
turns to the next step.
– When the display reads “ -Z ” (where
“ Z” indicates the second digit pre-
viously set): set the rst digit of the
timer by using the setting selector. If
the value shall be zero touch the di-
splay and the rst digit ( 0) will start
ashing. Touch the display to conrm o
wait a few seconds till the programmer
automatically turns to the next step.
– The program is now processed (led
indicating the programmed zone ste-
ady lit).
• The time can be changed at any time fol-
lowing the same procedure here above
indicated (selecting previously the coo-
king zone).
• To program another cooking zone, repe-
at as described above.
Now the program for automatic switching Off
is complete.
At the end of the countdown the cooking
zone will switch Off automatically, an acoustic
signal (beep) will sound (for 2 minute only),
“ 00 ” will ash on the timer display and the
led next to the heater display will blink.
Touch one of the keys to stop the beep.
Fig. 2.6
Fig. 2.7
Fig. 2.8
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The program for automatic switch Off can be cancelled at any time:
• Select the programmed cooking zone by touching the relevant display of the cooking zone.
• Touch one time the timer key and then, within 8 seconds, the timer display will switch Off.
• IMPORTANT: Remember to switch Off the zone manually.
PAUSE MODE
When at least one cooking zone is in opera-
tion, the cooking may be paused temporarily
by touching the key (g. 2.10).
Already programmed automatic cookings are
stopped and do not continue during the pau-
se.
The residual heat calculation and operating
time limitation continue and are not stopped.
The pause mode may last for max 10 minutes.
If the pause mode is not terminated within the
time, the cooktop switches Off automatically.
To deactivate the pause mode touch again
the key and then touch any cooking zone
display.
The cooktop may be switched Off at any time
with the On/Off key; any possibly program
already set (pause mode included) is then
terminated.
CHILD LOCK SAFETY
When not using the induction hob, set the Child
Lock safety to prevent children from accidental-
ly switching On the cooking zones.
• Ensure all cooking zones are switched Off.
• Simultaneously touch the front right coo-
king zone display and the key (models
345-004 I, 377-004 I) or the central right
cooking zone display and the key (mo-
del 345-003 I); then touch again the same
cooking zone display until
“ L” lights up
(g. 2.11a, 2.11b).
• To deactivate the Child Lock, touch
simultaneously the front right or cen-
tral right cooking zone display (de-
pending on models) and the key ;
then touch again the key until
“ 0”
lights up on the displays of the cooking
zones.
Fig. 2.10
Fig. 2.11a
Fig. 2.11b
Models 345-004 I, 377-004 I
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MAXIMUM USABLE POWER FOR THE
COOKING ZONES
The left and right cooking zones are controlled
by two separate power boards.
Where a power board manages two zones
(front/rear LH zones; front/rear RH zones in
model with four zones) the maximum total po-
wer per each power board is 3700 W.
Should the cooking zones of one power board
require more than 3700 W, the last selected po-
wer level has priority and the power of the other
cooking zone is automatically reduced to the
remaining power available.
If this occurs, the cooking zone will display a
ashing gure for about 3 seconds before auto-
matically displaying the new power level.
This means for example that:
• When setting a “Booster” programme for the second zone, the setting for the other
zone could be reduced to the remaining power available.
• When setting a “Booster” programme for a zone and then another setting on the se-
cond zone, if the total power exceed 3700 W the “Booster” programme is deleted and
the power reduced to the maximum power available.
THERMAL PROTECTIONS
The induction hob is tted with safety devices to protect the electronic system and to pro-
tect each cooking zone from overheating.
In case of overheating, one of the following automatic functions could be started by the
electronic system:
• “Booster” program deleted and power reduced.
• One or more cooking zone switched Off.
• Cooling fan motor of the induction unit switched On.
Controlled by 2nd power board
(models with four induction zones only)
Controlled by
1st power board
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Error code Example What to do
Erxx
or Ex (not E2 or
EH)
or
display
not operative
1. Switch Off the cooktop and discon-
nect it from the mains.
2. Wait for about 1 minute, then recon-
nect the cooktop and turn on the co-
oking zones.
3. Wait for about 1 minute and if the er-
ror message does not appear again
the cooking zones can be used.
4. If the error message does not disap-
pear repeat step from 1 to 3.
5. If the problem continues do not use
the induction hob and contact your
Authorised Service Centre.
E2
or
EH
Eand 2or Eand Halternating for one or
more cooking zones.
This indicates an overheating of the coo-
king zone/s.
1. Switch Off the cooking zone/s and le-
ave to cool.
2. If the problem continues do not use
the induction hob and contact your
Authorised Service Centre.
E6
or
display
not operative
The cooktop has been incorrectly con-
nected.
The appliance shall be connected to the
appropriate power supply by a qualied
technician.
ERROR CODES ON THE DISPLAYS OF THE COOKING ZONES

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ADVICE FOR SAFE USE OF THE HOB
• Before switching on make sure that
you have the correct cooking zone for
the hotplate chosen. It is advisable
to put the pan on the hotplate before
switching on and to take it away after
switching off.
• Use cookware with at and even bot-
toms. Uneven bottoms can scratch the
glass ceramic surfaces. Be careful that
the bottom is clean and dry.
• Do not leave wet or damp lids on the
hob.
• The glass-ceramic surface and pans
must be clean. Carefully eliminate any
food remains (especially containing
sugar), dirt etc. with the aid of a clean-
sing agent.
• Make sure that the handles of cookwa-
re do not stick out over the edge of the
hob, to avoid them being knocked over
by accident. This also makes it more
difcult for children to reach the co-
oking vessels.
• Do not lean over the cooking zones
when they are switched on.
• Do not drop heavy or sharp objects on
the glass ceramic cooktop. If the sur-
face is broken or damaged unplug
the cooktop and contact the after-
sales service.
• Do not put aluminium foil or plastic
objects on the cooking zones when
they are hot.
• Follow the cleaning instructions care-
fully.
DO NOT USE PANS WITH ROUGH
CIRCULAR MACHINED BASE.
Fig. 2.13
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GENERAL ADVICE
• Before you begin cleaning, you must ensure that the appliance is switched off
and disconnected from the electrical power supply.
• It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold.
• Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the surfaces.
• Avoid using cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.
• Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus
make it unsafe.
• Important: The use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is recommended when
handling or cleaning of this appliance.
• Do not scratch the cooktop with cutting or sharp objects.
WARNING!
When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down for
this type of product category. However special care should be taken around the un-
derneath of the appliance as this area is not designed or intended to be touched and
may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB
• Remove spillages and other types of incrustations.
• Dust or food particles can be removed with a damp cloth.
• If you use a detergent, please make sure that it is not abrasive or scouring. Abrasive
or scouring powders can damage the glass surface of the hob.
• All traces of the cleaner must be removed with a damp cloth.
• Dust, fat and liquids from food that has boiled over must be removed as soon as possible.
• If they are allowed to harden they become increasingly difcult to remove.
This is especially true in the case of sugar/syrup mixtures which could permanently pit
the surface of the hob if left to burn on it.
• If any of these products has melted on
the ceramic surface, you should remove
it immediately (when the surface is still
hot) by using a proper scraper to avoid
any permanent damage to the surface
of the hob.
• Do not put articles on the hob which can
melt: i.e plastic, aluminium foil, sugar,
sugar syrup mixtures etc.
• Avoid using a knife or other sharp uten-
sil as these may damage the ceramic
surface.
• Do not use steel wool or an abrasive
sponge which could scratch the surface
permanently.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION:
• This appliance must be installed in accordance with these installation instructions.
• This appliance shall only be serviced by authorised personnel.
• This appliance is to be installed only by an authorised person in compliance
with the current electrical regulations and in observation of the instructions
supplied by the manufacturer.
Failure to comply with this condition will render the guarantee invalid.
• Incorrect installation, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility, may
cause personal injury of damage.
• Always disconnect the appliance from mains power supply before carrying out
any maintenance operations or repairs.
INSTALLATION
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Advice for
the installer