• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products, and/orfusible objects (made of plastic or aluminium) in, near or on the appliance. There is a riskof explosion or fire.• Set the cooking zones to "off" after each use.• Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware• Do not let cookware boil dry. This can cause damage to the cookware and hob surface.• If an object or cookware falls on the hob surface, the surface can be damaged.• Do not put hot cookware near to the control panel because the heat can cause a damageto the appliance.• Be careful when you remove or install the accessories to prevent damage to the appli-ance enamel.• Cookware made of cast iron, cast aluminium or with damaged bottoms can scratch thehob surface if you move them on the surface.• Discoloration of the enamel has no effect on the performance of the appliance.• To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel:– do not put any objects directly on the appliance floor and do not cover it with alumi-nium foil;– do not put hot water directly into the appliance;– do not keep moist dishes and food in the appliance after you finish the cooking.• Do not apply pressure on the open door.• Do not put flammable materials in the compartment below the oven. Keep there onlyheat-resistant accessories (if applicable).• Do not cover oven steam outlets. They are at the rear side of the top surface (if applica-ble).• If there is a crack on the surface, disconnect the power supply. There is a risk of electricshock.• Do not put heat-conducting materials (e.g. thin metal mesh or metal-plated heat con-ductors) under the cookware. Excessive heat reflection can damage the cooking surface.• Do not use the appliance during a power cut.Care and cleaning• Before maintenance, make sure that the appliance is cold. There is a risk of burns. Thereis a risk that the glass panels can break.• Keep the appliance clean at all times. A build-up of fats or other foodstuff can result in afire.• Regular cleaning prevents the surface material from deteriorating.• For your personal safety and the safety of your property, only clean the appliance withwater and soap. Do not use flammable products or products that can cause corrosion.• Do not clean the appliance with steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, sharp objects,abrasive cleaning agents, abrasive sponges and stain removers.• If you use an oven spray, follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Do not sprayanything on the heating elements and the thermostat sensor.6 Safety information