•Do not operate the appliance barefooted.

•Do not allow children or other incapable people to use the appliance without supervision.

•During and after use of the hotplate, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch hot parts.

•Keep children away from the hotplate when it is in use.

•Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the proximity of the hotplate cannot come into contact with the cooktop.

•The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property caused by incorrect or improper use of the range.

•To avoid any possible hazard, the appliance must be installed by qualified personnel only. Any repairs by unqualified persons may result in electric shock or short circuit. In order to avoid possible injuries to your body or to the hotplate, do not attempt ant repairs by yourself. Such work should be carried out by qualified service personnel only.

•Burn Hazard! The hotplate and cooking accessories may become very hot during operation. Make sure children are kept out of reach and warn them accordingly. To avoid burns use clothes and gloves when handling hot parts or utensils.

•Never clean the oven with any high-pressure steam cleaning devices, as it may provoke a short circuit.

•This hotplate is intended for household use. Never use the appliance for any other purpose.

•If you should decide not to use the hotplate any longer (or decide to substitute an older model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that it be made inoperative in an appropriate manner in accordance to health and environmental protection regulations, ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardous parts be made harmless, especially in relation to children who could play with old appliances.

¾ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING

Improper grounding can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center.

•For personal safety, the hotplate must be properly grounded.

•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

•To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the A/C power supply before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE: Turning the appliance off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

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