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Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer
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or separate remote-control system.
Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be
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dangerous and may result in fire.
Never try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the
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appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire
blanket.
Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
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Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
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should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get
hot.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
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If the glass ceramic surface / glass surface is cracked,
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switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric
shock.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer, an authorized Service or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
WARNING! Only a qualified
person must install this
appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied
with the appliance.
• Keep the minimum distance from the
other appliances and units.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Seal the cut surfaces with a sealant to
prevent moisture to cause swelling.
• Protect the bottom of the appliance from
steam and moisture.
• Do not install the appliance adjacent to a
door or under a window. This prevents
hot cookware to fall from the appliance
when the door or the window is opened.
• If the appliance is installed above
drawers make sure that the space,
between the bottom of the appliance
and the upper drawer, is sufficient for air
circulation.
• The bottom of the appliance can get hot.
Make sure to install a non-combustile
separation panel under the appliance to
prevent access to the bottom.
Electrical Connection
WARNING! Risk of fire and
electrical shock.
• All electrical connections should be
made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Before carrying out any operation make
sure that the appliance is disconnected
from the power supply.
• Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the