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• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get
hot.
• In general do not place any metallic object except heating
containers on the glass surface. In case of untimely
engaging or residual heat, this one may heat, melt or even
burn.
• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet.
This is supposed to become very hot and catch fire.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Precautions not to damage the appliance
• Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enamelled
cast iron pots,) may damage the ceramic glass.
• Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic
glass.
• Avoid dropping objects, even little ones, on the vitroceramic.
• Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
• Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic
hobs.
• Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium sheets must not
contact with the heating zones. These may cause breaks or
other alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch
on the appliance and take them immediately out of the hot
heating zone (be careful: do not burn yourself).
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can
be dangerous and may result in fire.
