Instruction for Use

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BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
These instructions are only valid for those
Countries where the destination abbreviations are
mentioned on the rear cover of the user
instructions and on the appliance.
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Keep the packaging material (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of
children, as they are potentially dangerous.
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Check whether the cooktop has been damaged
during transport.
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Ensure that the installation and gas/electrical
connections are performed by a qualified
technician, following the manufacturer's
instructions and in compliance with current
local safety regulations.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION
1. Packaging
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and is
marked with the recycling symbol , which
identifies it as a type of material that must be sent
to local waste-disposal centres.
2. Product
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product.
The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product,
indicates that this appliance may not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. Disposal must be carried out in
accordance with local environmental
regulations for waste disposal.For more
detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE
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Before any cleaning or maintenance
operation, disconnect the cooktop from
mains power supply.
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The use of a gas appliance produces heat
and humidity in the room. Ensure that the
room is well ventilated, or install an
extractor hood with exhaust duct.
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In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation
may be needed (opening a window or
increasing the extraction force of the hood).
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Keep children away from the cooktop when
it is in use and when its has just been
switched off.
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After use, ensure that the knobs are in
position (off), and close the main gas
delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.
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Caution: the lid (where present) might
break if overheated. Before closing it, make
sure that all the burners are off.
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Warning: The protective rubber feet on the
panstand grids represent a choking hazard for
young children.
After cleaning the panstand grids, please
ensure that all the rubber feet are correctly
fitted.
Declaration of conformity
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This cooktop has been designed, constructed
and marketed in compliance with:
- safety requirements of EEC Directive
“Gas” 90/396;
- safety requirements of EEC Directive
“Low voltage” 73/23;
- protection requirements of EEC Directive
“EMC” 89/336;
- requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.
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This cooktop is suitable for contact with
foodstuffs, and complies with EEC Directive
89/109.
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This cooktop (Class 3) has been designed to
be used only for cooking. Any other use
(such as heating a room) is improper and
dangerous.
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To get full satisfaction of your cooktop,
please read these instructions carefully
and keep them for future consultation.
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