Operation Manual

appliance is still hot or is switched on, there is a risk of fire.
• Never use a pressure cleaner or steam cleaner to clean the hob.
• Do not use the appliance in temperatures below 5°C.
• When you use the hob for the first time you will notice a “new smell”.
Don’t worry, this is normal. If the kitchen is well ventilated, the smell will
soon disappear.
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WARNING
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in case of hotplate glass breakage:
- shut immediately off any electrical heating element and isolate
the appliance from the power supply;
- do not touch the appliance surface;
- do not use the appliance.
• If a drawer underneath the appliance is permitted, without an
intermediate bottom, this should not be used to store highly
flammable objects/ materials. Ensure that there is adequate
clearance of a few centimetres between the bottom of the hob and
the contents of any drawers.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote control system.
• Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on
the surface of the hob, they may become hot.
• As soon as you remove the pan from the hob, the cooking process will
stop automatically. Get into the habit of switching off the cooking zone
or hob manually to avoid unintentionally switching on the appliance.
After use, switch off the hob element using the controls and don’t rely
only on the pan detector.
• The ceramic top is extremely strong, but not unbreakable. For
example, a spice jar or sharp utensil falling on it could cause it to break.
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WARNING
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if the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Remember that if the hob is used on a high setting the heating time will
be very short. Do not leave the hob unattended if you are using a zone
on a high setting.
• When the induction hob is in use, keep objects that are sensitive to
magnetic fields (credit cards, bank cards, discs, watches and similar
items) away from the hob. We advise anyone with a pacemaker to
consult their cardiologist first.
• This appliance should only be connected by a registered installer.
• Faulty parts may only be replaced by original parts meet safety
requirements.
• Damage caused by incorrect connection, incorrect fitting, or incorrect
use is not covered by the warranty.
• If the connecting cable is damaged, it may only be replaced by the
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