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5gb61301.fm Page 82 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 10:10 AM BEFORE USING THE GLASS-CERAMIC HOB • To make the most of your new appliance, please read the user instructions carefully and keep them to hand for future consultation. INSTALLATION Cooktop The cooktop must be set into a worktop between 20 mm and 50 mm deep. There must be nothing between the cooktop and the oven (cross rails, brackets, etc.).
5gb61301.fm Page 83 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 10:10 AM INSTALLATION Assembly A) If the worktop is made of wood, use the supplied spring clips and screws. • Position the 4 clips (A) as shown and at the specified distance. • Secure the clips using the 4 screws (B). • Fit the cooktop in the prepared worktop (see figure). B) If the worktop is made of marble or other materials (plastic compounds, ceramics, stone, etc.
5gb61301.fm Page 84 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 10:10 AM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Electrical connection must be made before connecting the appliance to the electricity supply. The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician who is fully aware of current safety and installation regulations. Specifically, installation must be carried out in compliance with the regulations of the local electricity supply company.
gb61301.fm Page 85 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 10:10 AM ENERGY SAVING TIPS • Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the cooking zone. • Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans. • If possible, keep the pot covered when cooking. • Cook vegetables, potatoes, et. with little water in order to cut down cooking time. • A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time. NO! PROTECTING THE ENVIROMENT 1.
5gb61301.fm Page 86 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 10:10 AM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Before any maintenance on the appliance disconnect it from the electrical power supply. • Keep children away from the appliances when they are in use and when its has just been switched off. • The appliances must be repaired or adjusted exclusively by a qualified technician. • Make sure that the electrical wires of other electrical appliances near the cooktop do not come into contact with hot parts.
5gb61301.fm Page 87 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 10:10 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GLASSCERAMIC COOKTOP Clean the cooktop, when it is cool, after each use. This will prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier. Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washing up liquid or a specific glass-ceramic hob cleaner. Remove baked-on dirt with the supplied scraper tool and specific cleaning products. Food spills should be cleaned off before they bake onto the glass-ceramic surface.
