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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.

!

 We advise against the installation of an induction hob 

above an under-the-counter refrigerator (heat) or above 
a washing machine (vibration s). In fact, there would 
be insuffi cient space for the ventilation of electronic 
components.
•  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 
provided in this booklet. Do not use the hob as a worktop 
or chopping board.

•  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 fi lm 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.

• 

For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or 

other active implants:

  The hob complies with all current standards on 

electromagnetic interference.

  Your induction hob is therefore perfectly in keeping 

with legal requirements (89/336/CEE directives). It 
is designed not to create interference on any other 
electrical apparatus being used on condition that 
the apparatus in question also complies with this 
legislation.

  Your induction hob generates short-range magnetic 

fi elds.

  To avoid any interference between your induction 

hob and a pacemaker, the latter must be designed to 
comply with relevant regulations.

  In this respect, we can only guarantee our own 

product conformity. Please consult the pacemaker 
manufacturer or your doctor concerning its 
conformity or any possible incompatibility.

•  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.