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 a saucepan.
Make sure that the ventilation system 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 be exposed to the hot areas.
These may cause cracks or other alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch
the appliance off and remove them immediately (be careful: do not burn yourself).
Never put any hot container on the control panel.
If a drawer is situated under the built-in appliance, make sure that the space between the
content of the drawer and the inferior part of the appliance is large enough (2 cm). This is
essential to guarantee correct ventilation.
Never put any inflammable object (e.g. spray) in the drawer situated under the
vitroceramic hob. Any cutlery drawer must be heat-resistant.
Precautions in case of appliance failure
In case of a malfunction, switch off the appliance and turn off the electrical supply.
If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must unplug the appliance and contact the
after sales service.
Repair should be done by specialists. Do not open the appliance yourself.
WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of an
electric shock.
Other protections
For people with a pacemaker, the magnetic field could influence its function. We
recommend you to retrieve further information from the retailer or the doctor.
Do not use aluminium or synthetic containers: they can melt on hot cooking zones.
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