Please take the time to read this owner’s manual, paying particular attention
to the safety information contained in the following section, before using
your appliance. Keep this manual for future reference. If transferring
ownership of the appliance, please remember to pass the manual on to
the new owner.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS.
The following symbols are used in the text of this Owner’s Manual :
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal
injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury
when using your hob, follow these basic safety precaution.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
The safety aspects of this appliance comply with all accepted technical
and safety standards. However, as manufacturers we also believe it is our
responsibility to familiarize you with the following safety instructions.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Be sure the appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
The appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Repairs carried out by
unqualified individuals may cause injury or serious malfunction. If your appliance is in need
of repair, contact your local service centre. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
damage and void the warranty.
Flush - mounted appliances may be operated only after they have been installed in cabinets
and workplaces that conform to the relevant standards. This ensures sufficient protection
against contact for electrical units as required by the essential safety standards.
If your appliance malfunctions or if fractures, cracks or splits appear:
- switch off all cooking zones;
- disconnect the hob from the mains supply; and
- contact your local service centre.
WARNING
CHILD SAFETY
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without the adequate
supervision of a responsible adult.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. Always keep small children away from the
appliance.
This appliance is to be used only for normal cooking and frying in the home. It is not designed
for commercial or industrial use.
Never use the hob for heating the room.
Take care when plugging electrical appliances into mains sockets near the hob. Mains leads
must not come into contact with the hob.
Overheated fat and oil can catch fire quickly. Never leave surface units unattended when
preparing foods in fat or oil, for example, when cooking chips.
Turn the cooking zones off after use.
Always keep the control panels clean and dry.
Never place combustible items on the hob. It may cause fire.
Do not use the hob to heat aluminium foil, products wrapped in aluminium foil or frozen foods
packaged in aluminium cookware.
There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used carelessly.
Cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot surface of the hob or hot cookware.
Do not use the hob to dry clothes.
Never store flammable materials such as aerosols and detergents in draws or cupboards under
the hob.
WARNING : Users with Pacemakers and Active Heart Implants must keep their upper body at
a minimum distance of 30cm from induction cooking zones when turned on. If in doubt, you
should consult the manufacturer of your device or your doctor.
WARNING
SAFETY WHEN CLEANING
Always turn the appliance off before cleaning.
For safety reasons do not clean the appliance with a steam jet or high - pressure cleaner.
Clean the hob in accordance with the cleaning and care instructions contained in this manual.
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified hob service technician
trained by the manufacturer. Please see the section “Installing your Hob”.
Plug the power cord into the proper wall socket or higher and use the socket for this appliance
only. Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. In addition, do not use an extension cord.
- Failure to do so and sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a power strip or
extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service
company.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or
injury.
Appliance should allow to disconnection of the appliance from the supply after installation.
The disconnection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch
in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct
sunlight and water (rain drops).
Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
The appliance is not intended for installing in road vehicles, caravans and similar vehicles etc.
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product.
- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it
is in accordance with local and national codes.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION
This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
- Failure to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.
Install the appliance while maintaining the proper distance from the wall.
- Failure to do so may result in fire due to overheating.
The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the hob
WARNING
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR ELECTRIC
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and
contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs towards the
floor.
- If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric wires within
the cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged
power cord or loose wall socket.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
Do not twist or tie the power cord.
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert
the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the power cord, when unplugging the power plug.
- Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
When the appliance or the cord is damaged, contact your nearest service centre.
CAUTION
CAUTION SIGNS FOR ELECTRIC
Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during
a thunder/lightning storm.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during
a thunder/lightning storm.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
WARNING
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without
touching the power plug. Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the hob.
ALWAYS use hob gloves when removing a dish from the hob to avoid unintentional burn.
WARNING : The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and
the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
WARNING : Only allow children to use the hob without supervision when adequate instructions
have been given so that the child is able to use the hob in a safe way and understands the
hazards of improper use.
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
WARNING : Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid burns young children
should be kept away.
WARNING : If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric
shock. Do not use your hob until the glass surface has been replaced.
Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob
surface since they can get hot.
WARNING : Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while an operation is in progress.
- Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric
shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be
dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Never use this appliance for purposes other than cooking.
- Failure to do so may result in fire.
Never heat plastic or paper containers and do not use them with the hob function.
- Failure to do so may result in fire.
Do not over-heat food.
- This may result in fire.
Do not heat food wrapped in paper such as magazines or newspaper.
- This may result in fire.
Do not use or place inflammable sprays or objects near the hob.
- This may result in fire or an explosion.
To heat beverages such as coffee, tea, liquor or water or dishes such as curry, soup or stew,
use a low power setting and make sure to stir the contents while heating them.
- Using a high power setting can cause the contents to boil over without warning and
Do not insert fingers, foreign substances or metal objects such as pins or needles into the inlet,
outlet, and holes. If foreign substances are inserted into any of these holes, unplug the power
plug from the wall socket and contact your product provider or nearest service centre.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury.
NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the top than at the
bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over. Bottles with narrow necks may also explode if
overheated.
NEVER heat a babys bottle with the teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated.
Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated
surfaces.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug.
WARNING : Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
- Do not use any fuse(such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.
- When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required, contact your nearest service centre.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power plug and
contact your nearest service centre.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service centre.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the power plug
immediately and contact your nearest service centre.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING
CAUTION
Take care as beverages or food may be very hot after heating.
- Especially when feeding a child, check that it has cooled sufficiently.
Take care when heating liquids such as water or other beverages.
- Avoid using a slippery container with a narrow neck.
- Failing to do so may result in an abrupt overflow of the contents and cause burns.
Do not hold food or any part thereof during or immediately after cooking.
- Use cooking gloves because it may be very hot and you could burn yourself.
When the surface is cracked, turn the power switch of the appliance off.
Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time.
If normal times are allowed they may overheat and burn.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Any spillage should be removed from the lid before opening andthe hob surface should be
allowed to cool before closing the lid (Model which has lid only).
Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, hob cover, lighted
candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or problems with
the product.
Do not place the appliance over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object.
- This may result in damage to the sink or glass object.
Take care when removing the wrapping from food that has just been taken out of the appliance.
- If the food is hot, hot steam may be emitted abruptly when removing the wrapping and you
may burn yourself.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling at the power cord, always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock
Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remotecontrol system.
Donot stare at the hob elements (Model which was installed halogen lamp only).
After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector (Model
which was installed pan detector only).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR CLEANING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
- This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
For your safety, do not use high-pressure water cleaners or steam jet cleaners.
The hob should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
Failure to maintain the hob in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance (external/internal).
- You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
- This may result in corrosion.
disposal instructions
WARNING
DISPOSING OF THE PACKAGING MATERIAL
All materials used to package the appliance are fully recyclable. Sheet and hard foam parts
are appropriately marked. Please dispose of packaging materials and old appliances with due
regard to safety and the environment.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE
WARNING
WARNING : Before disposing of your old appliance, make it inoperable so that it cannot be a
source of danger.
To do this, have a qualified technician disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and
remove the mains lead.
The appliance may not be disposed of in the household rubbish.
Information about collection dates and public refuse disposal sites is available from your local
refuse department or council.