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Important
1 Thisapplianceisintendedfornon-professionalusewithinthe
home.
2 Before using the appliance,carefully read the instructions
contained in this manual, as they provide important
information for ensuring safe installation, use and
maintenance. Keep this manual as a reference guide.
3Removethepackingand makesuretheappliance hasn’t been
damaged during transport. If you have any doubts, don’t use
the appliance. Call a qualified technician for assistance. For
safety, keeppackingmaterials(plasticbags,polystyrene foam,
tacks, etc.) away from children.
4The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.No liability for
injuryordamagetopersons,animalsorpropertywillbeaccepted
by the manufacturer arising from failure to follow these
instructions.
5The electrical safety of this appliance is ensured only if it is
correctly connected to an efficiently earthed system in
accordance with electrical safety regulations. Make sure this
basic safety requirement has been complied with.If in doubt,
haveitcheckedbyaqualifiedtechnician.Noliabilityfordamage
will be accepted by the manufacturer because of defective
earthing.
6Before connecting the appliance, make sure the specifications
on the rating plate correspond with those of your power supply.
7Check that your supply and sockets are sufficient for the total
loadtaken byyourappliancewhichisstatedontheratingplate.
Ifyouhaveanydoubts,contactaqualifiedtechnicianforservice.
8A multipole circuit breaker with a space between contacts of 3
mm or more must be fitted for installation
9Ifthesocketandcookerplugarenotcompatible,havethesocket
replaced with a suitable model by a qualified technician who
should also check that the cross-section of the socket cable is
suited to the power absorbed by the appliance. The use of
adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extensions, is not
recommended. If their use can not be avoided, remember to
useonlysingleormultipleadaptersandextensionswhichcomply
with current safety regulations. In these cases, never exceed
the maximum current capacity indicated on the single adaptor
orextension andthemaximum powerindicatedonthemultiple
adapter.
10 Do not leave the appliance plugged in if it is not necessary.
Switchoff themain switchandgascockwhenyouarenotusing
the cooker.
11 Theopeningsand slotsused for ventilationand dispersion
of heat must never be closed or plugged.
12 The user must not replace the supply cable of this appliance.
Always call an after-sales servicing centre authorised by the
manufacturer in the case of cable damage or replacement.
13 This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was
expresslydesigned.
Anyotheruse(e.g.heatingrooms)isconsideredtobeimproper
andconsequentlydangerous.
Themanufacturerdeclinesallresponsibilityfordamageresulting
from improper and irresponsible use.
14 A number of fundamental rules must be followed when using
electricalappliances.Thefollowingareofparticularimportance:
•donottouch theappliancewhen yourhandsorfeetare wet
•do not use the appliance barefooted
•do not use extensions, but if these are necessary caution
must be exercised.
•neverpullthepowersupplycableortheappliance tounplug
the appliance plug from the mains.
•never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents
(rain, sun etc.)
•do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with
the appliance to use it, without supervision.
15 Always unplug the hob from the mains or switch off the main
switchbeforecleaningor carryingoutmaintenanceoperations.
16 If the surface of the glass breaks, disconnect the appliance
immediately. For repairs call only an authorised after-sales
servicing centre and request the use of original spare parts
only. Failure to comply with the above may compromise the
safety of the appliance.
17 If you are no longer using the appliance, remember to make it
unserviceablebyunpluggingtheappliancefromthemainsand
cutting the supply cable. Also make all potentially dangerous
parts of the appliance, safe, above all for children who could
play with the appliance.
18 The vitreous china hob is resistant to temperature fluctuations
and shockproof. Remember however that sharp kitchen tools
or cutters may break the surface of the hob. If this happens,
unplug the cooker immediately from the mains and call your
local servicing centre.
19 Remember that the cooking surface remains hot for at least
half an hour after you switch off the surface. Do not place
containers or other objects on the hot surface.
20 Avoid setting anything on the glass surface of the cooktop.
21 Do not turn on the cooking surfaces if there are sheets of
aluminium foil or plastic on the hob.
22 Keep away from the hot surfaces.
23 When using small electrical household appliances close to the
hob, ensure that the power cable does not rest on the hot
surfaces
24 Keep pot handles turned inwards to avoid knocking the pot off
the hob.
25 When you turn on the cooking surface always place a pot on
thesurfaceimmediatelyasitwillotherwiseoverheatveryquickly
and possibly damage the heating elements.
26 Preliminaryinstructions.Theglasssealantutilisedmayleave
traces of grease on the glass. Remember to wipe these away
with a normal non abrasive detergent before you turn on the
appliance. During the first few hours of use there may be a
smell of rubber which will disappear very quickly.
27 When the appliance is in use, the heating elements and
some parts of the oven door become extremely hot.Make
sure you don't touch them and keep children well away.
28 Make sure the knobs are in the“•”/”o”position when the appli-
ance is not in use.
29 If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the necessary
precautions to prevent the same from sliding off the pedestal
itself.
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance,we recommend:
• call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer
• always use original Spare Parts