• Do not store items on the cooking 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 glass ceramic surface / glass surface is cracked,switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility ofelectric shock.• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced bythe manufacturer, an authorized Service or similarlyqualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2.1 InstallationWARNING!Only a qualified person mustinstall this appliance.• Remove all the packaging.• Do not install or use a damagedappliance.• Obey the installation instructionsupplied with the appliance.• Keep the minimum distance from theother appliances and units.• Always be careful when you move theappliance because it is heavy. Alwayswear safety gloves.• 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.• If the appliance is installed abovedrawers make sure that the space,between the bottom of the applianceand the upper drawer, is sufficient forair circulation.• The bottom of the appliance can gethot. Make sure to install a non-combustile separation panel underthe appliance to prevent access to thebottom.2.2 Electrical ConnectionWARNING!Risk of fire and electricalshock.• All electrical connections should bemade by a qualified electrician.• The appliance must be earthed.• Before carrying out any operationmake sure that the appliance isdisconnected from the power supply.• Make sure that the electricalinformation on the rating plate agreeswith the power supply. If not, contactan electrician.• Make sure the appliance is installedcorrectly. Loose and incorrectelectricity mains cable or plug (ifapplicable) can make the terminalbecome too hot.• Use the correct electricity mainscable.• Do not let the electricity mains cabletangle.• Make sure that a shock protection isinstalled.• Use the strain relief clamp on thecable.• Make sure the mains cable or plug (ifapplicable) does not touch the hotappliance or hot cookware, when youconnect the appliance to the nearsockets• Do not use multi-plug adapters andextension cables.www.aeg.com4