These instructions apply only to the destination countries listed on the appliance's data
plate.
This is a class 3 built-in hob.
We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintaining
the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
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1 Instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• During use the appliance and its
accessible parts become very hot.
Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Never try to put out a fire or
flames with water: turn off the
appliance and smother the flames
with a fire blanket or other
appropriate cover.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or
lacking in experience in the use of
electrical appliances, provided
that they are supervised or
instructed by adults who are
responsible for their safety.
• Children must never play with the
appliance.
• Keep children under the age of 8
at a safe distance unless they are
constantly supervised.
• Keep children under the age of 8
away from the appliance when it
is in use.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by unsupervised
children.
• Make sure that the flamespreader crowns are correctly
positioned in their seats with their
respective burner caps.
• Be aware of how rapidly the
cooking zones heat up. Do not
place empty pans on the heat.
Danger of overheating.
• Fats and oils can catch fire if they
overheat. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while
preparing foods containing oils or
fats. If fats or oils catch fire, never
put water on them. Place the lid on
the pan and turn off the relevant
cooking zone.
• Cooking process should always
be kept under control. A short
cooking process must be
continuously surveyed.
• While cooking do not place
metal objects, such as cutlery or
dishes on the hob surface as they
may overheat.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
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• Do not use aerosols in the vicinity
of this appliance whilst it is in use.
• Switch off the appliance after use.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of a qualified technician.
• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils could
overheat and take fire. Be very
careful.
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
rooms for any reason.
• Do not spray any spray products
near the oven.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers for cooking.
• Cooking vessels or griddle plates
should be placed inside the
perimeter of the hob.
• All pans must have smooth, flat
bottoms.
• If any liquid does boil over or spill,
remove the excess from the hob.
• Take care not to spill acid
substances such as lemon juice or
vinegar on the hob.
• Do not put empty pans or frying
pans on switched on cooking
zones.
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia or
bleach on parts made of steel or
that have metallic surface finishes
(e.g. anodizing, nickel- or
chromium-plating).
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• Do not wash the removable
components such as the hob grids,
flame-spreader crowns and
burner caps in a dishwasher.
Installation
• This appliance must not be
installed in a boat or caravan.
• This appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of a
second person.
• To prevent any possible
overheating, the appliance should
not be installed behind a
decoration door or a panel.
• Before any operation on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement) always wear PPM.
• Before performing any operation
on the appliance, switch off the
power supply.
• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Have the gas connection
performed by authorised staff.
Installation with a hose must be
carried out so that the length of the
piping does not exceed 2 metres
when fully extended (for steel
hoses).
• The hoses should not come into
contact with moving parts and
should not be crushed in any way.
• If required, use a pressure
regulator that complies with
current regulations.
• After carrying out any operation,
check that the tightening torque of
gas connections is between
10 Nm and 15 Nm.
• At the end of the installation,
check for any leaks with a soapy
solution, never with a flame.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technicians.
• The appliance must be connected
to ground in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.
• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90°C.
• The tightening torque of the
screws of the terminal board leads
must be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
• If it is necessary to replace the
power cable, this must only be
performed by a qualified
technician.
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• Before installation, make sure that
the local gas supply (gas type and
pressure) and the settings of the
domestic appliance are
compatible.
• The settings for this domestic
appliance are shown on the gas
setting label.
• This domestic appliance is not
connected to a device for
extracting combustion products. It
must be installed and connected in
accordance with current
installation regulations. Pay
particular attention to the relevant
requirements regarding ventilation.
For this appliance
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into
the slots in the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
rooms for any reason.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or
with remote-control systems.
1.2 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage to persons or property
caused by:
• use of the appliance other than
the one envisaged,
• failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual,
• tampering with any part of the
appliance,
• use of non-original spare parts.
1.3 Appliance purpose
This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered inappropriate.
1.4 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the
technical data, serial number and
brand name of the appliance. Do not
remove the identification plate for
any reason
1.5 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of
the appliance and must therefore be
kept in its entirety and within the
user’s reach for the whole working
life of the appliance. Read this user
manual carefully before using the
appliance
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1.6 Disposal
This appliance must be
disposed of separately from
other waste (Directives
2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC,
2003/108/EC). The appliance
does not contain substances in
quantities sufficient to be considered
hazardous to health and the
environment, in accordance with
current European directives.
To dispose of the appliance:
• In order to prevent children from
becoming trapped inside, remove
the doors (if present) and leave the
accessories (racks and trays) in the
positions of use.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power
supply.
• Our appliances are packaged in
non-polluting and recyclable
materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to
the appropriate recycling centre.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or
any part of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the
packaging plastic bags.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Cut the power supply cable and
remove it along with the plug.
• Deliver the appliance to the
appropriate recycling centre for
electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or return it to the
retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for
one basis.
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1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance and its
accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for the qualified
technician: Installation, operation
and inspection.