•This appliance is not connected to a combustion prod- ucts evacuation device. It must be installed and con- nected in accordance with current installation regula- tions. Particular attention must be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
•The use of a gas cooking appliance cause heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Make sure that ventilation in the kitchen is good: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventila- tion device (mechanical extractor hood).
•More ventilation (for example opening of a window or increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present) is necessary when you operate the appliance intensively for a long time .
Use
•Only use the appliance for domestic cooking tasks. Do not use the appliance for commercial and industrial use. This is to prevent physical injury to persons or prevent damage to property.
•Always monitor the appliance during operation.
•Always stay away from the appliance when you open the door while the appliance is in operation. Hot steam can release. There is a risk of burns.
•Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
•Do not use the appliance as a work surface or storage surface.
•The cooking surface of the appliance becomes hot dur- ing use. There is a risk of burns. Do not put metallic objects, for example cutlery or saucepans lids, on the surface, as they can become hot.
•The interior of the appliance becomes hot during use. There is a risk of burns. Use gloves when you insert or remove the accessories or pots.
•The appliance and its accessible parts become hot dur- ing use. Take care to avoid touching the heating ele- ments. Young children must be kept away unless con- tinuously supervised.
•Open the door carefully. The use of ingredients with al- cohol can cause a mixture of alcohol and air. There is the risk of fire.
•Do not let sparks or open flames come near the appli- ance when you open the door.
•Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products, and/or fusible objects (made
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of plastic or aluminium) in, near or on the appliance. There is a risk of explosion or fire.
•Set the cooking zones to "off" after each use.
•Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware
•Do not let cookware boil dry. This can cause damage to the cookware and hob surface.
•If an object or cookware falls on the hob surface, the surface can be damaged.
•Do not put hot cookware near to the control panel be- cause the heat can cause a damage to the appliance.
•Be careful when you remove or install the accessories to prevent damage to the appliance enamel.
•Cookware made of cast iron, cast aluminium or with damaged bottoms can scratch the hob surface if you move them on the surface.
•Discoloration of the enamel has no effect on the per- formance of the appliance.
•To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel:
–do not put any objects directly on the appliance floor and do not cover it with aluminium foil;
–do not put hot water directly into the appliance;
–do not keep moist dishes and food in the appliance after you finish the cooking.
•Do not apply pressure on the open door.
•Do not put flammable materials in the compartment be- low the oven. Keep there only
•Do not cover oven steam outlets. They are at the rear side of the top surface (if applicable).
•Do not put anything on the hob that is liable to melt.
•Use only stable cookware with the correct shape and diameter to prevent accidental tilting or spilling. There is a risk of burns.
Lid
•The lid protects the appliance from dust when closed and collects splashes of grease when opened. Do not use it for other functions.
•Keep the lid clean all the time.
•Always remove any spillage from the surface of the lid before you open it.
•Do not close the lid until the hob and oven are com- pletely cold.
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