1These instructions are only for those countries whose symbols appear in the booklet and on the matriculation plate of the appliance.
2This appliance is intended for non-professional use within the home.
3Before using the appliance, read the instructions in this owner’s manual carefully since you should find all the instruction you require to ensure safe installation, use and maintenance. Always keep this owner’s manual close to hand since you may need to refer to it in the future.
4When you have removed the packing, check that the appliance is not damaged. If you have any doubts, do not use the appliance, contact your nearest Ariston Service Centre. Never leave the packing components (plastic bags, foamed polystyrene, nails, etc.) within the reach of children since they are a source of potential danger.
5The appliance must be installed only by a qualified person in compliance with the instructions provided.The manufacturer declines all responsibility for improper installation which may harm persons and animals and damage property.
6The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the cooker is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance with current regulations on electrical safety. Always ensure that the earthing is efficient; if you have any doubts call in a qualified electrician to check the system.The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed.
7Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that the specifications indicated on the date plate correspond to those of the electrical and gas mains system of your home.
8Check that the electrical capacity of the system and sockets will support the maximum power of the hob, as indicated on the data plate. If you have any doubts, call in a qualified technician.
9An omnipolar switch with a contact opening of at least 3 mm or more, is required for the installation.
10If the socket and hob plug are not compatible, have the socket replaced with a suitable model by a qualified technician who should also check that the cross-section of the socket cable is suited to the power absorbed by the appliance.The use of adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extensions, is not recommended.If their use can not be avoided, remember to use only single or multiple adapters and extensions which comply with current safety regulations.In these cases, never exceed the maximum current capacity indicated on the single adaptor or extension and the maximum power indicated on the multiple adapter.
11Do not leave the appliance plugged in if it is not in use.Switch off the main switch and gas supply when you are not using the cooker.
12The openings and slots used for ventilation and dispersion of heat on the rear and below the control panel must never be covered.
13The user must not replace the supply cable of this appliance. Always call an after-sales servicing centre authorised by the manufacturer in the case of cable damage or replacement.
14This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was expressly designed. Any other use (e.g. heating rooms) is considered to be improper and consequently dangerous.The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage resulting from improper and irresponsible use.
15A number of fundamental rules must be followed when using electrical appliances. The following are of particular importance:
·do not touch the appliance when your hands or feet are wet
·do not use the appliance barefooted
·never allow the Mains Cable to be stretched, pulled or damaged if the Cooker is moved for cleaning etc.Do not use the cooker if the Mains Cable is damaged, consult a qualified electrician.
·do not allow the cooker to be used unsupervised by children or persons unfamiliar with it.
16Always switch off the electrical supply to the cooker and allow it to cool down before carrying out any cleaning operations etc.
17If you are no longer using an appliance of this type, remember to make it unserviceable by unplugging the appliance from the mains and cutting the supply cable. Also make all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance, safe, above all for children who could play with the appliance.
18To avoid accidental spillage do not use cookware with uneven or deformed bottoms on the burners or on the electric plates.
19Special care should be taken when using chip pans etc. in order to avoid splashing or spillage of hot oil.They should not be used unattended since overheated oil may boil over and could also ignite.
20Parts of this appliance, cooking surfaces, retain heat for considerable periods after switching off. Care should, therefore, be taken when touching these areas before they have completely cooled down.
21Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or gasoline, etc. near the appliance when it is in use.
22When using small electric appliances near the hob, keep the supply cord away from the hot parts.
23Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/” ¡” position when the appliance is not in use.
24When the appliance is in use, the heating elements and some parts of the oven door become extremely hot. Make sure you don't touch them and keep children well away.
25Gas units need a regular air replacement for a correct functioning. Make sure that the requirements requested in the “Positioning” paragraph are all observed in the owner’s manual.
26If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the necessary precautions to prevent the same from sliding off the pedestal itself.
27Warning: never place hot containers or items and flamma- ble materials inside the dishwarmer drawer.
28This owner’s manual is for a class 1 appliance (installed independently) or class 2, subclass 1 appliances (in- stalled between two cabinets).
