objects up when you have to movethem on the cooking surface.• Use only stable cookware with thecorrect shape and diameter largerthan the dimensions of the burners.• Make sure cookware is centrallypositioned on the burners.• Do not use large cookware thatoverlap the edges of the appliance.This can cause damage to theworktop surface.• Make sure the flame does not go outwhen you quickly turn the knob fromthe maximum to the minimumposition.• Use only the accessories suppliedwith the appliance.• Do not install a flame diffuser on theburner.• The use of a gas cooking applianceresults in the production of heat andmoisture. Provide good ventilation inthe room where the appliance isinstalled.• Prolonged intensive use of theappliance may call for additionalventilation, for example opening of awindow, or more effective ventilation,for example increasing the level ofmechanical ventilation where present.• This appliance is for cookingpurposes only. It must not be used forother purposes, for example roomheating.• Do not let acid liquids, for examplevinegar, lemon juice or limescaleremover, touch the hob. This cancause matt patches.• Discoloration of the enamel orstainless steel has no effect on theperformance of the appliance.2.5 Care and cleaningWARNING!Do not remove the buttons,knobs or gaskets from thecontrol panel. Water may getinside the appliance andcause damage.• Clean the appliance regularly toprevent the deterioration of thesurface material.• Switch off the appliance and let it cooldown before cleaning.• Do not use water spray and steam toclean the appliance.• Clean the appliance with a moist softcloth. Use only neutral detergents. Donot use abrasive products, abrasivecleaning pads, solvents or metalobjects.• Do not clean the burners in thedishwasher.2.6 Service• To repair the appliance contact theAuthorised Service Centre. Useoriginal spare parts only.• Concerning the lamp(s) inside thisproduct and spare part lamps soldseparately: These lamps are intendedto withstand extreme physicalconditions in household appliances,such as temperature, vibration,humidity, or are intended to signalinformation about the operationalstatus of the appliance. They are notintended to be used in otherapplications and are not suitable forhousehold room illumination.2.7 DisposalWARNING!Risk of injury or suffocation.• Contact your municipal authority forinformation on how to discard theappliance correctly.• Disconnect the appliance from themains supply.• Cut off the mains electrical cableclose to the appliance and dispose ofit.• Flat the external gas pipes.3. INSTALLATIONWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.ENGLISH 7