SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY WARNINGS
Your safety is important to us. Please read this information before using your cooktop.
INSTALLATION
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any work or maintenance on it.
• Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory.
• Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified electrician.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
Cut Hazard
• Take care - panel edges are sharp.
• Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
Important Safety Instructions
• Read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance.
• No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.
• Please make this information available to the person responsible for installing the appliance as it
could reduce your installation costs.
• In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed according to these instructions for
installation.
• This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only by a suitably qualified person.
• This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch providing full
disconnection from the power supply.
• Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• WARNING : If the surface is cracked, switch o the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock,
for hob surfaces of glass-ceramic or similar material which protect live parts.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they
can get hot.
• A steam cleaner is not to be used.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your cooktop.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
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