• You must have the correct isolation devices: line pro-
tecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed from
the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have an isolation device
which lets you disconnect the appliance from the
mains at all poles. The isolation device must have a
contact opening width of minimum 3 mm.
• The shock protection parts must be fixed in such a way
that they cannot be undone without tools.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• When you connect electrical appliances to mains sock-
ets, do not let cables touch or come near the hot appli-
ance door.
• Do not use multi-way plugs, connectors and extension
cables. There is a risk of fire.
• Make sure not to squash or cause damage to the mains
plug (if applicable) and cable behind the appliance.
• Make sure that the mains connection is accessible after
the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appli-
ance. Always pull the mains plug (if applicable).
• Do not replace or change the mains cable. Contact the
service centre.
Use
• Only use the appliance for domestic cooking tasks. Do
not use the appliance for commercial and industrial
use. This is to prevent physical injury to persons or
prevent damage to property.
• Always monitor the appliance during operation.
• Always stay away from the appliance when you open
the door while the appliance is in operation. Hot steam
can release. There is a risk of burns.
• Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface or storage
surface.
• The cooking surface of the appliance becomes hot dur-
ing use. There is a risk of burns. Do not put metallic
objects, for example cutlery or saucepans lids, on the
surface, as they can become hot.
• The interior of the appliance becomes hot during use.
There is a risk of burns. Use gloves when you insert or
remove the accessories or pots.
• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot dur-
ing use. Take care to avoid touching the heating ele-
ments. Young children must be kept away unless con-
tinuously supervised.
• Open the door carefully. The use of ingredients with al-
cohol can cause a mixture of alcohol and air. There is
the risk of fire.
• Do not let sparks or open flames come near the appli-
ance when you open the door.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet
with flammable products, and/or fusible objects (made
of plastic or aluminium) in, near or on the appliance.
There is a risk of explosion or fire.
• Set the cooking zones to "off" after each use.
• Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or
without cookware
• Do not let cookware boil dry. This can cause damage to
the cookware and hob surface.
• If an object or cookware falls on the hob surface, the
surface can be damaged.
• Do not put hot cookware near to the control panel be-
cause the heat can cause a damage to the appliance.
• Be careful when you remove or install the accessories
to prevent damage to the appliance enamel.
• Cookware made of cast iron, cast aluminium or with
damaged bottoms can scratch the hob surface if you
move them on the surface.
• Discoloration of the enamel has no effect on the per-
formance of the appliance.
• To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel:
– do not put any objects directly on the appliance
floor and do not cover it with aluminium foil;
– do not put hot water directly into the appliance;
– do not keep moist dishes and food in the appliance
after you finish the cooking.
• Do not apply pressure on the open door.
• Do not put flammable materials in the compartment be-
low the oven. Keep there only heat-resistant accesso-
ries (if applicable).
• Do not cover oven steam outlets. They are at the rear
side of the top surface (if applicable).
• Do not put anything on the hob that is liable to melt.
• If there is a crack on the surface, disconnect the power
supply. There is a risk of electric shock.
• Do not put heat-conducting materials (e.g. thin metal
mesh or metal-plated heat conductors) under the cook-
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