Safety Information and Important Recommendations for Use
♦ IMPORTANT! This manual is an integral part of the appliance. It must always be kept intact and
within reach throughout the hob's life-cycle. You are advised to read this manual and all the
information it contains carefully before using the appliance. Keep any spare parts provided in a
safe place. The appliance must be installed by skilled staff in accordance with the regulations
currently in force. This appliance is designed for domestic use and is built to perform the
following functions: cooking and heating foods. Any other use is to be considered as improper.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for incorrect installation, tampering,
negligent use or uses other than those stated.
♦ Check that the product has not been damaged in transit.
♦ The packaging components (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, plastic sheeting, etc.) must not
be left within reach of children, since they are potential hazards.
♦ The packaging consists of recyclable material and carries the symbol. Dispose of it
properly.
♦ This appliance must only be used by adults. Do not allow children to touch the controls or
play with the appliance.
♦ All gas/electric installation and connection procedures must be carried out by skilled staff in full
compliance with the relevant safety regulations and legal requirements, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
♦ Electrical safety is only assured when the product is connected to an earth system in good
working order.
♦ It is risky to modify or attempt to modify the appliance. In case of malfunction, do not attempt to
repair the appliance on your own; call in a qualified technician.
♦ After using the hob, make sure that the knob pointers are in the off position and turn off the gas
supply line master tap or the gas cylinder tap.
♦ If you have decided to decommission this appliance, before disposing of it take care to render it
inoperative as envisaged by the relevant health and environmental protection legislation and to
make safe any parts which may be a hazard for children.
♦ The nameplate with the technical data is in a visible position underneath the hob bottom casing
and is annexed to this manual. The nameplate underneath the casing must never be
removed.
♦ The illustrations for use of the appliance are provided together in the back of this manual.
Conformity Declaration
This appliance complies with the following EC directives:
– 90/396/EEC "Gas Appliances"
– 73/23/EEC "Low Voltage"
– 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic Compatibility"
– 93/68/EEC "General Standards"
– 89/109/EEC "Materials or objects which may come into contact with foodstuffs"
These instructions only apply for the countries
of destination whose identification symbols appear in the
nameplate in the instruction manual and on the appliance.
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