Important Warnings

Installation of the appliance and connection to the mains electricity must be carried out by qualified personnel only.

• Several parts of the appliance heat up during use.

Keep children away from the appliance and warn them of the risk of burns.

•Overheated fat can easily ignite. Be extremely careful when preparing dishes that require the use of bacon fat or oil (e.g. chips).

•Do not operate the cooking zones without any pots on them.

•Do not use the appliance to heat the room.

•The glass-ceramic surface must not be used as a worktop. Sharp objects may scratch the cooker hob surface.

•Do not place objects such as knives, forks, spoons or lids on the glass-ceramic cooker hob as they may overheat.

•It is forbidden to prepare dishes in plastic or aluminium containers. Do not place plastic or aluminium objects on the glass-ceramic hob when its surface is hot.

•Be careful that the power cord of other appliances does not come into contact with the hot cooking zones.

•Do not store objects sensitive to heat variations below the appliance (e.g. detergents, spray cans, etc.).

•Do not use the glass-ceramic hob if the surface is broken or cracked. If you notice any defects, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately.

•In the event of malfunctions, unplug the power cord and contact the Technical Assistance Service.

•Do not clean the appliance using steam cleaners or high- pressure devices.

•The appliance is manufactured according to the safety standards in force; however, we do not recommend that the appliance be operated by persons with reduced physical, motion or mental capabilities, or by inexperienced or untrained persons. The same advice applies to use of the appliance by minors.

This appliance is marked in conformity to the specifications of European Directive 200/96/EC regarding waste electrical and electronic equipment.

The relative symbol appearing on the product or packaging indicates that the product must not be treated as normal household waste, but must be taken to an appropriate waste collection facility for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Proper disposal of the product helps to prevent potential negative effects on the environment and health that may otherwise arise. For more detailed information on how to recycle this product, please contact the relative municipal department, local waste disposal service or the dealer from which the product was purchased.