3room in which it has been installed. Ensure there is a continuous air supply,keeping air vents in good condition or installing a cooker hood with a ventinghose.z When using the hob for a long period of time, the ventilation should beimproved, by opening a window or increasing the extractor speed.z Do not use this hob if it is in contact with water. Do not operate the hob withwet hands.z Ensure the control knobs are in the ‘OFF’ position when not in use.z When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not comeinto contact with the hot surfaces of the cooking appliance.z Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the hob as unstablepans can cause an accident by tipping or spillage.z Never leave the hob unattended when cooking with oil and fats.z Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob.z Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may be affected by heat andshould not be stored above or below the hob unit.Servicez This hob should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised ServiceEngineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.Environmental Informationz After installation, please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safetyand the environment.z When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable, by cutting off thecable.Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensureit is passed on to any new owner.These instructions are only valid for countries whose identificationsymbols are shown on the inside cover of this instruction booklet and onthe appliance itself.