the safe use of the appliance and have understood the
associated dangers.
Never let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance must not be carried out by
unsupervised children.
Accumulation of unburned gas in an enclosed area carries
a risk of deflagration. Carefully read the instructions and
warnings on the operation of gas burners.
The hotplates and surrounding area become very hot.
Never touch the hot surfaces. Children under 8 years old
must be kept at a safe distance from the appliance.
The hotplates become very hot. Never place combustible
items on the hob. Never place objects on the hob.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, steamers,
inflammable materials or non-food products below or
near this domestic appliance.
Fat or oil which is overheated can catch fire easily. Do
not leave oil or fats to heat up unattended. If oil or fats
do catch fire, never use water to put the fire out. Risk of
burns! Put the fire out by covering the pan with a lid and
switch off the hotplate.
Pans which are damaged, are not the right size, hang
over the edge of the hob or are not positioned correctly
can cause serious injuries. Follow the advice and
warnings provided relating to the cooking pans.
The kitchen will become hot and humid and combustion
products produced when this gas appliance is used.
Make sure the kitchen is well ventilated, particularly
when the hob is in use: either keep the natural ventilation
apertures open, or install a ventilation system (extractor
hood). Intense prolonged use of the appliance may
require additional or more effective ventilation: open a
window or increase the power of the ventilation system.
Do not subject the appliance to draughts. These might
blow out the burners.
Do not clean the hob using a steam cleaner. Risk of
electrocution!
In the event of a malfunction, turn off the appliance's gas
and electricity supply. For repairs, call our Technical
Assistance Service.
Do not tamper with the appliance's interior. If necessary,
call our Technical Assistance Service.
If one of the control knobs will not turn, do not force it.
Call the Technical Assistance Service immediately, so
that they can repair or replace it.
Cracks or fractures in the glass may cause electric
shocks. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
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