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General safety

•  This is a class 3 built-in appliance.

•  Gas appliances require regular air exchange to maintain efficient 

operation. When installing the hob, follow the instructions provided 

in the paragraph on “Positioning” the 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 close the glass cover (if present) when the gas burners or electric 

hotplates are still hot.

•  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

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 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.

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 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 removable parts of the burners should be washed frequently with 

warm water and soap and any burnt-on substances removed.

•  For hobs which ligth automatically, the terminal part of the electronic instant 

lighting devices should be cleaned frequently and the gas outlet holes 

should be checked for blockages.

•  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.

  Special cleaning products for ceramic glass 

surfaces form a transparent protective 

layer which fights diry buildup. This also 

protects the surface from damage caused 

by food with a high sugar content. Do 

not use abrasive sponges or cleaning 

products under any circumstances. This 

holds true for chemically aggressive 

cleaners, like oven sprays and stain 

removers.

•  When  cleaning  the  grill,  it  is 

recommeded that you do so while it 

is still hot, using the handles provided 

to move it from the cooktop to the sink. 

To remove the pan beneath the grill, it 

is a good idea to wait until the heating 

element has cooled (roughly after 15 

minutes).

The packaging includes the cast-iron 

steak grill and the stainless-steel 

grease-collection tray together with 

grids and burners.

Place the tray under the heating 

element (see Figure) and the streak 

grill over it so as to enclose the heating 

element in between.

Gas tap maintenance

Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to turn. If this happens, 

the tap must be replaced.

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This procedure must be performed by a qualified technician authorised 

by the manufacturer.