it tightly. Secure the moving
parts of the product firmly to
prevent damage.
• Before the product is installed,
check the product for any
damage after transport. Con-
tact the importer or the au-
thorized service centre if dam-
aged.
1.6
Installation Safety
• Before beginning the installa-
tion, de-energize the power
line to which the product will
be connected by turning off
the fuse.
• Always wear protective gloves
during transport and installa-
tion. Otherwise there is a risk
of injury from sharp edges!
• Before the product is installed,
check the product for any
damage. Do not have it in-
stalled if the product is dam-
aged.
• Never place the product on a
carpet-covered floor. Product
Otherwise, lack of airflow be-
neath the product will cause
electrical parts to overheat.
This will cause problems with
your product.
• The product should be placed
directly on a clean, flat and
hard surface. It should not be
placed on a plinth or bed plate.
Products must not be placed
on cardboard or plastic plates.
• Direct sunlight and heat
sources, such as electric or
gas heaters, must not be
present in the area where the
product is installed.
• Keep the surroundings of all
ventilation ducts of the
product open.
• Do not install the product near
a window. There is a risk that
the hob flame will ignite cur-
tains and flammable materials
around the hob. When you
open the window, hot cook-
ware may tip over.
• To avoid overheating, product
installation should not be car-
ried out behind decorative
covers.
• In cases where a gas hose/
pipe or plastic water pipe is
situated behind the desig-
nated installation area for the
product, it is imperative to
guarantee that there is no
contact between the product
and these utility lines. Other-
wise the hose/pipe may be
crushed.
• If there is a socket behind the
place where the product will
be installed, it must be en-
sured that the product does
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