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before first use
Before you use the appliance for the first time, please do as follows: Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all the
packaging material. Keep the material (plastic bags and cardboard) out of reach of children. Check the appliance after
unpacking for any damage, possible from transportation. Check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage
printed on the bottom of the appliance and plug it in a socket. Follow the installation instructions in chapter INSTALLATION
for installing the hob
Clean the hob and all the accessories with warm water and a mild cleaning detergent. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
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installation
The hob comes standard with coupling B (gas connection Netherlands) preassembled. The gas hose can be connected
directly to the coupling.
Coupling C is specifically for Belgium and can, when the hob is used in Belgium, be replaced by coupling B.
ATTENTION! NEVER combine a gas hose without using a coupling (B, C or D) and ALWAYS use the enclosed sealing ring!
ATTENTION! NEVER combine multiple couplings. Every coupling must be connected directly to the hob.
• The safety during use can only be guaranteed when the hob is installed correctly and according to the regulations. The
installer is responsible for any damage caused by a faulty installation.
• The gas connection must comply with the national and local safety regulations. The gas connection must be made by
qualified installer.
• The electrical connection must be made by a qualified electricien. This person is aware of the national and local
regulations the installation must comply with.
• The appliance falls under protection class III and can only be used in combination with a grounding conductor
connection. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any malfunction or damage caused by incorrect electrical
installations.
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The appliance must be connected to a fixed installation and the means of disconnecting it from the fixed installation
must be installed according to the installation instructions.
• The connection cable must hang freely. Do not tie the power cable or pass it along sharp edges.
• The connection point, the wall socket and/or plug must always be accessible.
• The worktop onto which the hob is placed should be flat.
• Damage caused by incorrect connection, incorrect use or incorrect fitting is not covered by the guarantee.
• Attention: any change to the appliance's interior, including fitting and changing the power cable, must only be performed
by a qualified electricien.
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