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SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION |
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS |
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS |
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE |
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE |
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AFTER-SALES SERVICE |
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INSTALLATION |
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BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB
xTo get full satisfaction of your cooking hob, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation.
xKeep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
xCheck whether the cooking hob has been damaged during transport.
xMake sure that the installation and gas/ electrical connections are carried out by a qualified technician, according to the manufacturers 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 Ù, which identifies it as a type of material that must be sent to local waste-disposal centres.
2.Product
The cooking hob is made out of re-usable material. When scrapping it, follow the local environment protection disposal regulations. Before disposing of it, cut its power cable off in order to render it inoperative.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS
xBefore any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the cooking hob from mains power supply.
xThe use of a gas appliance produces heat and humidity in the room. Make sure that the room is well ventilated, or install an extractor hood with exhaust duct.
xIn case of prolonged use, additional ventilation may be needed (open a window or increase the extraction force of the hood).
xKeep children away from the cooking hob when it is in use.
xAfter use, make sure that the knobs are in position x (off), and close the main gas delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.
Declaration of conformity
xThis cooking hob is suitable for contact with foodstuffs, and complies with EEC Directive 89/109.
xThis cooking hob (Class 3 or CL2/SC2 if connected to an oven) has been designed to be used only for cooking. Any other use (such as heating a room) is improper and dangerous.
xThis cooking hob 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.
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
xThe cooking hob is equipped with burners and/ or a hotplate having different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the burners and hotplate, or slightly larger.
xOnly use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
Burner |
Diameter of container |
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Large (9,1 cm) |
24 to 26 cm |
Medium (6,4 cm) |
16 to 22 cm |
Small (4,5 cm) |
8 to 14 cm |
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xIf possible, keep the pot covered when cooking.
xCook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with little water in order to cut down cooking time.
xA pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the cooking hob surface and panstand grids
xBefore cleaning the cooking hob, disconnect it from mains power supply and wait until it has cooled down.
xWipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or diluted liquid detergent.
xDo not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products or steel wool.
xDo not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc., on the cooking hob.
Stainless steel surface
x Clean with a specific commercial product.
Note: if the cooking hob is used continuously, the high temperatures produced by the flames may alter the colour of the surface near the burners.
Cleaning the electric hotplate
The electric hotplate must be cleaned when lukewarm.
Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and polish with a cloth moistened with oil.
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 seat.
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