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!

 Before using the hotplates for the first time, you should heat 

them at maximum temperature for approximately 4 minutes, 

without placing any pans on them. During this initial stage, their 

protective coating hardens and reaches its maximum resistance.

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.

General safety

•  This is a class 3 built-in appliance.

•  These instructions are only valid for the countries 

whose symbols appear in the manual and on the 

serial number plate.

•  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 with bare feet 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.

•  Ensure that the power supply cables of other electrical 

appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts 

of the oven.

•  The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat 

must never be covered.

•  Always make sure the knobs are in the “●”/“

○

” position 

when the appliance is not in use.

•  When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from 

the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

•  Never  carry  out  any  cleaning  or  maintenance  work 

without having detached the plug from the mains.

•  In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should 

you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs 

carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury 

or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a 

Service Centre (see Assistance).

•  Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards 

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

•  Do not leave the electric hotplate switched on without a 

pan placed on it.

•  Do not use unstable or deformed pans.

•  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 let children play with the appliance.

•  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  2012/19/EC  on  Waste 

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires 

that old household electrical appliances must not 

be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal 

waste stream. Old appliances must be collected 

separately in order to optimise the recovery and 

recycling of the materials they contain and reduce 

the impact on human health and the environment.  

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product 

reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose 

of the appliance it must be separately collected. 

  Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer 

for information concerning the correct disposal of their 

old appliance.

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before 

carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

!

 Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as stain 

removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with 

abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair.

!

 Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the 

appliance.

•   It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp sponge 

and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.

•  The electric hotplates should be cleaned with a damp 

cloth and lubricated with a little oil while still warm.

•  Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has 

been left on the surface for a long time, or by aggressive 

detergents containing phosphorus. After cleaning, rinse 

and dry any remaining drops of water.