This safety information is provided in the interests of your safety. Please read it carefully
before installing or using the hob. If you are unsure if the meaning of any of the warnings
please contact our Customer Care Department.
Installation
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This appliance must be installed by a qualified
electrician / competent person, according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and to the relevant
British Standards.
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Remove all packaging before using the
appliance.
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Ensure 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
damaged 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 switch is off when
the hob is not in use.
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When using other electrical appliances, ensure
the cable does not come into contact with the
hot surfaces of the hob.
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Do not use unstable or misshapen pans on the
hob.
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Never leave the hob unattended when cooking
with fat or oil.
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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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Do not store temperature sensitive or
inflammable materials (e.g. detergents or
aerosols) in drawers or cupboards underneath
the hob.
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The hob surface must not be used for storage or
as a 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 the hob in accordance with the
Maintenance and Cleaning instructions.
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Do not use the hob if the glass is damaged or
becomes cracker, 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 always
insist on genuine spare parts.
Disposal
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Please dispose of any packaging material and
old appliances at authorised disposal sites with
due regard for the environment.
Safety Hints and information
Environmental information
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