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Precautions and tips 

!

 This appliance has been designed and manufactured 

in compliance with international safety standards. The 
following warnings are provided for safety reasons and 
must be read carefully.

This appliance conforms to the following 
European Economic Community directives:

- 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low Voltage) and 
subsequent amendments;
- 2004/108/EEC dated 15/12/04 (Electromagnetic 
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
- 93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and subsequent amendments.
- 1275/2008 stand-by/off mode.

General safety

!

 Make sure that the air inlet behind the fan grille is 

never obstructed. The built-in hob should, in fact, be 
provided with suitable ventilation for the cooling of the 
electronic components used in the appliance.
•  The appliance was designed for domestic use inside 

the home and is not intended for commercial or 
industrial use.

•  The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even 

in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave 
the appliance exposed to rain and storms.

•  Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or with 

wet or damp hands and feet.

• 

The appliance must be used by adults only for 

the preparation of food, in accordance with the 
instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other 
use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) 
constitutes improper use and is dangerous. 
The manufacturer may not be held liable for any 
damage resulting from improper, incorrect and 
unreasonable use of the appliance.

•  The glass ceramic hob is resistant to mechanical 

shocks, but it may crack (or even break) if hit with 
a sharp object such as a tool. If this happens, 
disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains 
immediately and contact a Service Centre.

•  Ensure that power supply cables of other electrical 

appliances do not come into contact with the hot 
parts of the hob.

•  Remember that the cooking zones remain relatively 

hot for at least thirty minutes after they have been 
switched off. An indicator light provides a warning 
when residual heat is present (

see Start-up and use

).

•  Keep any object which could melt away from the 

hob, for example plastic and aluminium objects, or 
products with a high sugar content. Be especially 
careful when using plastic film and aluminium foil or 
packaging: if placed on surfaces which are still hot, 
they may cause serious damage to the hob.

•  Always make sure that pan handles are turned 

towards the centre of the hob in order to avoid 
accidental burns.

•  When unplugging the appliance, always pull the 

plug from the mains socket; do not pull on the cable.

•  Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work 

without having disconnected the appliance from the 
electricity mains.

•  The appliance should not be operated by people 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals 
or by anyone who is not familiar with the product. 
These individuals should, at the very least, be 
supervised by someone who assumes responsibility 
for their safety or receive preliminary instructions 
relating to the operation of the appliance.

•  Do not look at the halogen lamps in the cooking 

zones for long if they are present.

•  Do not let children play with the appliance.
•  Do not place metal objects (knives, spoons, pan 

lids, etc.) on the hob as they may become hot.

• 

The appliance is not intended to be operated by 

means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.

Disposal 

•  When disposing of packaging material: observe 

local legislation so that the packaging may be 
reused.

•  The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating 

to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 
(WEEE) states that household appliances should 
not be disposed of using the normal solid urban 
waste cycle. Exhausted appliances should be 
collected separately in order to optimise the cost 
of re-using and recycling the materials inside the 
machine, while preventing potential damage to the 
atmosphere and to public health. The crossed-out 
dustbin is marked on all products to remind the 
owner of their obligations regarding separated 
waste collection.

  For further information relating to the correct 

disposal of exhausted household appliances, 
owners may contact the public service provided or 
their local dealer.