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Important Safety Information
This Safety Information is provided in the interests of your safety. Please read them carefully before instal-
ling or using the hob. If you are unsure of the meaning of any of the warnings please contact our Customer
Care Department.
Installation
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This appliance must be installed by qualified per-
sonnel, according to the manufacturer’s instruction
and to the relevant British Standards.
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Remove all packaging before using the appliance.
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Ensuite the electrical supply complies with the type
stated on the rating plate.
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Do not attempt to modify the hob in any way.
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Do not install the hob if the ceramic glass is dama-
ged or cracked.
Child Safety
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This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Do not allow children to play near or with the
appliance.
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The appliance gets hot when it is in use. Children
should be kept away until it has cooled.
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Children can also injure themselves by pulling pots
or pans off the hob.
During Use
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Only use the hob when it is fully installed.
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This hob is intended for domestic cooking only. It is
not designed for commercial or industrial purposes.
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Ensure the power ON/OFF control is off when not
in use.
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When using other electrical appliances, ensure the
cable does not come into contact with the hot surfa-
ces of the hob.
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Do not use unstable or mis-shapen pans on the hob.
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Never leave the hob unattended when cooking with
oil or fat.
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Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the
hob.
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The cooking zones heat up quickly when they are
turned on. Only turn them on when a saucepan is
on the cooking zone.
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The residual heat indicator will not operate if there
is a power failure.
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In case a pan/pot is left on the cooking zone the resi-
dual heat indicator can switch off even though the
cooking zone be still hot from the contents of the
pan.
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Do not store temperature sensitive or inflammable
materials (e.g. detergents, aerosols) in drawers or
cupboards underneath the hob.
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The hob surface must not be used as a storage or
working area.
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Do not allow sugar (solid or liquid) or plastic to come
into contact with the hob surface when hot.
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Clean this hob in accordance with the Maintenance
and Cleaning Instructions.
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Do not use the hob if the glass is damaged, contact
your local Service Force Centre.
Service
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This hob should only be repaired or serviced by an
authorised Service engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be used.
Disposal
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Please dispose of any packaging material and old
appliance at authorised disposal sites.
