3Important Safety InformationYou MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you need assistance,contact our Customer Care Department.ENGLISHInstallationï The work of installation must be carried out bycompetent and qualified installers according to theregulations in force.ï Any modifications to the domestic electrical mainswhich may be necessary for the installation of theappliance should be carried out only by competentpersonnel.ï Check your appliance for any transport damage.Never connect a damaged appliance. If your applianceis damaged, contact your supplier.ï It is dangerous to modify, or attempt to modify, thecharacteristics of this appliance.ï Avoid installation of the appliance near inflammablematerial (e.g. curtains, tea towels, etc.).ï This appliance is heavy. Take care when moving it.ï This appliance cannot be positioned on a base.ï Remove all packaging before using the appliance.ï Some parts have a shock-resistant plastic filmprotection. Be sure to remove this plastic film beforeyou start operating the appliance and clean the partsinvolved using a soft cloth wrung out in warm waterto which a little washing up liquid has been added.ï Ensure that the electrical supply complies with thetype stated on the rating plate.Child Safetyï This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.Do not allow children to play near or with theappliance.ï This appliance is not intended for use by children orother persons whose physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities or lack of experience and knowledgeprevents them from using the appliance safely withoutsupervision or instruction by a responsible person toensure that they can use the appliance safely.ï The appliance gets hot when it is in use. Childrenshould be kept away until it has cooled.ï Children can also injure themselves by pulling pansor pots off the appliance.During Useï This appliance is intended for domestic cooking only.It is not designed for commercial or industrialpurposes.ï Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water.ï Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.ï Ensure the control knobs are in the ëOFFí positionwhen not in use.ï During use the appliance becomes hot. Care shouldbe taken to avoid touching heating elements insidethe oven.ï Always stand back from the oven when opening theoven door, to allow any build-up of steam or heat torelease.ï When using other electrical appliances, ensure thecable does not come into contact with the hotsurfaces of the appliance.ï Never use the ceramic hob as a working space. Donot store things on the ceramic hob.ï Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on theceramic hob.ï Never use plastic dishes in the oven. Never line anypart of the oven with aluminium foil.ï Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used onthe cooking zones as unstable pans can cause anaccident by tipping or spillage.ï The ceramic hob is shockproof, but not unbreakable!Hard or pointed objects falling from a height candamage the hob. If scratches or cracks are noticed,disconnect the cooker from the electrical supply andcall you nearest Service Force Centre.ï Never leave the appliance unattended when cookingwith oil and fats.ï This appliance should be kept clean at all times. Abuild-up of fats or foodstuffs could result in a fire.ï Always ensure that the oven vent which is located atthe centre back of the hob is left unobstructed toensure ventilation of the oven cavity.ï Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may beaffected by heat and should not be stored above theappliance.ï Only heat-resistant plates may be placed in thedrawer situated under the oven. Do not p utcombustible materials there.ï Never use steam or high pressure steam cleaners toclean the appliance.ï Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metalscraper to clean the oven door glass since they canscratch the surface, which may result in shattering ofthe glass.Serviceï This appliance should only be repaired or serviced byan authorised Service Engineer and only genuineapproved spare parts should be used.