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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE ENERGY SAVING TIPS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
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BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
These instructions are only valid for those Countries where the destination abbreviations are mentioned on the rear cover of the user instructions and on the appliance.
•To get full satisfaction of your cooktop, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation.
•Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
•Check whether the cooktop has been damaged during transport.
•Ensure that the installation and gas/electrical connections are performed by a qualified technician, following the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with current local safety regulations.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
1. Packaging
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and is marked with the recycling symbol 
, which identifies it as a type of material that must be sent to local waste-disposal centres.
2. Product
The cooktop is made out of recyclable material. When scrapping it, comply with local wastedisposal regulations. Before disposing of it, cut its power cable off in order to render it inoperative.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICE
•Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the cooktop from mains power supply.
•The use of a gas appliance produces heat and humidity in the room. Ensure that the room is well ventilated, or install an extractor hood with exhaust duct.
•In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation may be needed (opening a window or increasing the extraction force of the hood).
•Keep children away from the cooktop when it is in use.
•After use, ensure that the knobs are in position 
(off), and close the main gas delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.
•Caution: the lid (where present) might break if overheated. Before closing it, make sure that all the burners are off.
•Warning: The protective rubber feet on the panstand grids represent a choking hazard for young children. After cleaning the panstand grids, please ensure that all the rubber feet are correctly fitted.
Declaration of conformity 
•This cooktop has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with:
-safety requirements of EEC Directive “Gas” 90/396;
-safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low voltage” 73/23;
-protection requirements of EEC Directive “EMC” 89/336;
-requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.
•This cooktop is suitable for contact with foodstuffs, and complies with
EEC Directive 89/109.
•This cooktop (Class 3 or CL2/SC2 if fitted with an oven) has been designed to be used only for cooking. Any other use (such as heating a room) is improper and dangerous.
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
•The cooktop is equipped with burners and/or a hotplate with different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter
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Diameter of container |
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Large (9,1 cm) |
24 to 26 cm |
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Medium (6,4 cm) |
16 to 22 cm |
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Small (4,5 cm) |
8 to 14 cm |
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Triple crown (12 cm) |
24 to 26 cm |
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Fish kettle (23 cm x 4,5 cm) |
16 x 35 cm |
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•If possible, keep the container covered when cooking.
•Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with a small amount of water in order to cut down cooking time.
•A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the cooktop surface, panstand grids and control panel
•Before cleaning the cooktop, disconnect it from mains power supply and wait until it has cooled down.
•Wipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or diluted liquid detergent.
•Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products or steel wool.
•Do not use vapour cleaning appliances.
•Do not use flammable products.
•Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc., on the cooktop.
Stainless steel surface
• Clean with a specific commercial product.
Note: if the cooktop is used continuously, the high temperatures produced by the flames may alter the colour of the surface near the burners.
Cleaning the burners
1.Raise the cap and remove it.
2.Extract the burner from its housing by pulling it up.
3.Soak the burner and the cap in hot water and liquid detergent. (Do not wash into a dishwasher).
4.Rinse out and dry carefully.
5.Ensure that none of its openings is clogged.
6.Reposition the burner and cap.
Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it when the burners are not in their housing.
Cleaning the electric hotplate
The electric hotplate must be cleaned when it is lukewarm.
Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and polish with a cloth moistened with oil.
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