INSTRUCTION FOR USE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE GLASS CERAMIC HOB INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ENERGY SAVING TIPS SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GLASS-CERAMIC HOB TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE 81
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT • The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, fitted in the cabinet, to the power supply. • For installation to comply with the current safety regulations, an omnipolar switch with minimum contact gap of 3 mm is required. • Do not use multi-sockets or extension cords. • Do not pull the appliance’s power cable. • The electrical parts must not be accessible to the user after installation.
• The accessible parts can become very hot during use. Children must be kept away from the appliance and watched over to ensure they do not play with it. • Do not touch the appliance heating elements during and after use. Do not allow the appliance to come into contact with cloths or other flammable materials until all the components have cooled sufficiently. • Do not place flammable materials on or near the appliance. • Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily.
BEFORE USING THE GLASS CERAMIC HOB • To make the most of your new appliance, please read the user instructions carefully and keep them handy 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.). • The distance between the lower face of the glass ceramic hob and the cupboard or separating panel must be at least 20 mm.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical connection must be made before connecting the appliance to the electricity supply. The appliance must be installed by a qualified electrician 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. Make sure that the voltage shown on the rating plate is the same as the power supply voltage in your home.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS • Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the cooking zone or slightly larger. • Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans. • If possible, keep pot lids on 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! SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT Declaration of conformity CE 1.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GLASS-CERAMIC HOB Clean the cooktop, when it is cool, after each use. This will prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier. Important: avoid the use of high pressure water or steam cleaning equipment. • Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washing up liquid or a specific glass ceramic cleaner. • Remove baked-on dirt with the special scraper tool (if provided) and specific cleaning products.
