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Precautions and tips
! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards.
The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and
must be read carefully.
General safety
• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to temperature fluctuations
and shocks. It is, however, wise to remember that blades
or cooking utensils may ruin the surface of the hob. If this
happens, remove the plug of the cooker from the electricity
socket and contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre
in order to request original spare parts. Failure to comply with
the above may compromise the safety of the appliance.
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home
and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered
areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance
exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or damp
hands and feet.
• The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation
of food, in accordance with the instructions outlined in this
booklet. Any other use of the appliance (e.g. for heating
the room) constitutes improper use and is dangerous. The
manufacturer may not be held liable for any damage resulting
from improper, incorrect and unreasonable use of the
appliance
• The instruction booklet accompanies a class 1 (insulated)
or class 2 - subclass 1 (recessed between 2 cupboards)
appliance.
• Keep children away from the oven.
• Make sure that the power supply cables of other electrical
appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts of the
oven.
• The openings used for the ventilation and dispersion of heat
must never be covered.
• Always use oven gloves when placing cookware in the oven or
when removing it.
• Do not use flammable liquids (alcohol, petrol, etc...) near the
appliance while it is in use.
• Do not place flammable material in the lower storage
compartment or in the oven itself. If the appliance is switched
on accidentally, it could catch fire.
• Always make sure the knobs are in the • position when the
appliance is not in use.
• When unplugging the appliance, always pull the plug from the
mains socket; do not pull on the cable.
• Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work without
having disconnected the appliance from the electricity mains.
• If the appliance breaks down, under no circumstances should
you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further
malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact Assistance.
• Do not rest heavy objects on the open oven door.
• Do not allow the cooker to be used unsupervised by children
or persons unfamiliar with it.
• The appliance should not to be used 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”.
• Warning: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance
to avoid the possibility of electric shock, for hob surfaces of
glass ceramic or similar material which protect live parts
• During use the appliances becomes hot. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven, for
cooking ranges and ovens.
• Warning: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young
children should be kept away.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to
clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
• Any spillage should be removed from the lid before opening.
• Hob surface should be allowed to cool before closing the lid.
• Warning: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in fire.
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
• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements inside the oven
• WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use.
Young children should be kept away
Disposal
• When disposing of packaging material: observe local legislation
so that the packaging may be reused.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that household
appliances should not be disposed of using the normal solid
urban waste cycle. Exhausted appliances should be collected
separately in order to optimise the cost of re-using and recycling
the materials inside the machine, while preventing potential
damage to the atmosphere and to public health. The crossed-
out dustbin is marked on all products to remind the owner of
their obligations regarding separated waste collection.
Exhausted appliances may be collected by the public waste
collection service, taken to suitable collection areas in the area
or, if permitted by current national legislation, they may be
returned to the dealers as part of an exchange deal for a new
equivalent product.
All major manufacturers of household appliances participate in
the creation and organisation of systems for the collection and
disposal of old and disused appliances.
Respecting and conserving the
environment
• You can help to reduce the peak load of the electricity supply
network companies by using the oven in the hours between late
afternoon and the early hours of the morning.
• Always keep the oven door closed when using the GRILL
modes. This will achieve better results while saving energy
(approximately 10%).
• Check the door seals regularly and wipe them clean to ensure
they are free of debris so that they adhere properly to the door,
thus avoiding heat dispersion.