• WARNING: Danger of fire: Do not store items on thecooking surfaces.• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lidsshould not be placed on the hob surface since theycan get hot.• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced bythe manufacturer, an authorized Service or similarlyqualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.• Where the appliance is directly connected to thepower supply, an all-pole isolating switch with acontact gap is required. Complete disconnection incompliance with the conditions specified inovervoltage category III must be guaranteed. Theearth cable is excluded from this.• When you route the mains cable, make sure that thecable doesn't come into direct contact (for exampleusing insulating sleeving) with parts that can reachtemperatures of more than 50°C above roomtemperature.• WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by themanufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated bythe manufacturer of the appliance in the instructionsfor use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in theappliance. The use of inappropriate guards can causeaccidents.2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance is suitable for thefollowing markets: GB IE2.1 InstallationWARNING!Only a qualified person mustinstall this appliance.• Remove all the packaging.• Do not install or use a damagedappliance.• Follow the installation instructionsupplied with the appliance.• Keep the minimum distance from theother appliances and units.• Always take care when moving theappliance as it is heavy. Always usesafety gloves and enclosed footwear.• Seal the cut surfaces with a sealant toprevent moisture to cause swelling.• Protect the bottom of the appliancefrom steam and moisture.• Do not install the appliance adjacentto a door or under a window. Thisprevents hot cookware to fall from theappliance when the door or thewindow is opened.www.aeg.com4