• If the glass ceramic surface / glass surface is cracked,switch off the appliance and unplug it from the mains. Incase the appliance is connected to the mains directly usingjunction box, remove the fuse to disconnect the appliancefrom power supply. In either case contact the AuthorisedService Centre.• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by themanufacturer, an authorized Service or similarly qualifiedpersons in order to avoid a hazard.• WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by themanufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by themanufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use assuitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. Theuse of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2.1 InstallationWARNING!Only a qualified person must install thisappliance.WARNING!Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.• Remove all the packaging.• Do not install or use a damagedappliance.• Follow the installation instructions suppliedwith the appliance.• Keep the minimum distance from otherappliances and units.• Always take care when moving theappliance as it is heavy. Always use safetygloves and enclosed footwear.• Seal the cut surfaces of the cabinet with asealant to prevent moisture from causingswelling.• Protect the bottom of the appliance fromsteam and moisture.• Do not install the appliance next to a dooror under a window. This prevents hotcookware from falling from the appliancewhen the door or the window is opened.• Each appliance has cooling fans on thebottom.• If the appliance is installed above adrawer:– Do not store any small pieces orsheets of paper that could be pulled in,as they can damage the cooling fansor impair the cooling system.– Keep a distance of minimum 2 cmbetween the bottom of the applianceand parts stored in the drawer.• Remove any separator panels installed inthe cabinet below the appliance.2.2 Electrical ConnectionWARNING!Risk of fire and electric shock.• All electrical connections should be madeby a qualified electrician.• The appliance must be earthed.• Before carrying out any operation makesure that the appliance is disconnectedfrom the power supply.• Make sure that the parameters on therating plate are compatible with theelectrical ratings of the mains powersupply.4 ENGLISH