4.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSALUMINIUMHotplate burner bodies.Similar to paint cleaning above. Use a nylon brush to remove any cleaning materials, water or dirt fromthe hotplate burner bodies. After cleaning, wipe dry and refit to the hob ensuring they are correctlyseated.Check parts are reassembled correctly by lighting the burners and allowing to dry out.PLASTICControl knobs.Wipe with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water.STAINLESS STEELCloth wrung out in hot soapy water.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCERead this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safetyprecautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Makesure you understand all instructions and warnings. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, alongwith the completed warranty card and purchase receipt. If you sell or transfer ownership of this product, pass onthese instructions to the new owner.Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an electricalappliance, including the following: instructions in this manual and all applicable rules and regulations. Any electrical work required for installationmust be carried out by a licensed electrician. ! any work on the electrical section of the appliance, or any maintenance work or repairs, the appliance must bedisconnected from the mains. If accessible, always switch off the cooktop at the wall before cleaning theappliance. Failure to follow this advice may result in death or electric shock." # $ % when the equipment is in use. Do not touch the cooktop components (base, burners, caps, enamelled trivets)when hot. We recommend using oven gloves when handling cookware.& '* * + a fire, never try to extinguish it with water. Switch off the burner and cover the flame(s) with a lid or fire blanket.; < < aerosols near the cooktop when it is in use. Do not modify the appliance. Failure to follow this advice may resultin death or serious injury.GENERAL USAGE CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS< = * the warranty. The cooktop can be built into a standard kitchen cabinet or housing unit.+ > $ * described in this manual. Any other use may cause fire, electric shock or injury, and invalidate the warranty.' < ? " $ * @ ensure that the kitchen is adequately ventilated.& Q * * < anybody who is not familiar with the contents of this manual to operate the cooktop. These instructions are notintended to cover every possible condition and situation. As with any electrical household appliance, usecommon sense and caution when installing, operating and maintaining the cooktop.< Zthe cord regularly for damage.Do not use the appliance if the cord, or any other part of the appliance, has been damaged. If the supply cord isdamaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order toavoid a hazard.2