and that it is centrally positioned on the ringsin order to avoid safety risks.• Do not use unstable cookware or cookwarewith damaged bottom. There is a risk of tilt-ing and accident.• Do not put flammable products or items thatare wet with flammable products, fusible ob-jects (made of plastic or aluminium) and/orfabrics in, near or on the appliance. There isa risk of explosion or fire.• Use only the accessories supplied with theappliance.• Be careful when you connect the applianceto the near sockets. Do not let the electricitybonds touch the appliance or hot cookware.Do not let the electricity bonds tangle.Installation• You must read these instructions. Themanufacturer is not responsible for anyinjury to persons and pets or damage toproperty caused by failure to obeythese requirements.• To prevent the risks of structural dam-age or physical injury, installation, con-nection of the appliance to the powersupply and gas system, setting up andmaintenance must only be done byqualified personnel in compliance withstandards and local regulation force.• Make sure that the appliance is not damagedbecause of transport. Do not connect a dam-aged appliance. If it is necessary, speak tothe supplier.• Only use built-in appliances after you assem-ble the appliance into correct built-in unitsand work surfaces that obey the standards.• Do not install the hob over a domestic appli-ances if the installation instructions do not al-low it.• Install the appliance only on a worktop withflat surface.• Do not change the specifications or modifythis product. There is the risk of injury anddamage to the appliance.• Fully obey the laws, ordinances, directivesand standards in force in the country whereyou use the appliance (safety regulations, re-cycling regulations, electrical safety rulesetc.)• Keep the minimum distances to other appli-ances and units.• Install anti-shock protection, for example in-stall the drawers only with a protective paneldirectly below the appliance.• Prevent damage of the cut surfaces of theworktop against moisture with a correct seal-ant.• Seal the appliance to the worktop with nospace left with a correct sealant.• Prevent damage to the bottom of the appli-ance from steam and moisture, e.g. from adishwasher or oven.• Do not install the appliance adjacent todoors and below windows. Hot cookwarecan be hit off the hob when you open thedoors or windows.• Before installation, make sure that the localsupply conditions (gas type and pressure)agree with the adjustment of appliance. Theadjustment conditions for the appliance areon the rating plate, which you can find nearthe gas supply pipe.• This appliance is not connected to a com-bustion products evacuation device. It mustbe installed and connected in accordancewith current installation regulations. Particularattention must be given to the relevant re-quirements regarding ventilation.• The use of a gas cooking appliancecause heat and moisture in the room inwhich it is installed. Make sure that theventilation in the kitchen is good: keepnatural ventilation holes open or installa mechanical ventilation device (me-chanical extractor hood).• More ventilation (for example openingof a window or increasing the level ofmechanical ventilation where present)is necessary when you operate the ap-pliance with intensity for a long time.• Carefully obey the instructions for electricalconnections. There is the risk of injury fromelectrical current.3www.zanussi.com