WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
? This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.? Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob
Children should not be allowed to tamper with thesurface.
controls or play with the product.
? Always carefully lift saucepans on and off the hob to
? Any installation and electrical work must be under-prevent accident caused by spillage. Do not slide them
taken by a qualified electrician. The appliance must beacross the hob as this may scratch the surface. Ensure
installed according to the instructions.saucepans and cooking utensils are large enough to
contain the food and prevent spillage.
? It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the
product in any way.? Always remove any spillages from the surface of the
hob immediately, do not allow spills to dry and harden.
? Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.? If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the
heated area of the hob, the handle may become hot.
? Always ensure that the control knobs are in the "OFF"Please ensure that you protect your hands before
position when not in use.touching the handle.
? Hobs become very hot with use and retain their heat? NEVER cook directly on the hob surface without a
for a long period after use. You must therefore take greatsaucepan/cooking utensil.
care when using the appliance, supervise children at ALL
times and do NOT allow them to touch the surface or be? Sugar (solid or liquid) as well as plastic should never
in the vicinity of the appliance, until it has cooled afterget onto the hot surface of the hob, as this could result
use. Children also can injure themselves by pulling potsin fissures and cracks appearing when the hob cools
or pans off the hob.down. Spills of sugar or melted plastic material must be
removed while the hob is still warm and before the
? The cooking zones heat up quickly when they areremains have set. Scrape off the remains of sugar or
turned on. Turn them on only when you have placed aplastic with a scraper. Protect your hands.
saucepan onto the cooking area.
? Use only pans with flat bases without rough edges, to
? Always ensure that the control knobs are in the "OFF"avoid scratching the surface of the hob.
position when not in use.
? A defective hob surface will allow liquid to penetrate
? The residual heat indicator lights up to show if aonto the electrical connections. If any cracks appear on
cooking zone is still hot.the hob surface, switch OFF immediately. Isolate the
appliance from the electricity supply and inform your
? If you use an electric socket close to the hob, takelocal Zanussi Service Force.
care when using an electrical appliance that the cable
does not touch the hot surface of the hob.? Certain food, plastic items and aerosols can be
affected by heat and should NOT be stored above or
? Do not leave items on the hob surface. Any items youbelow the hob unit.
place on the hob could be damaged if the hob is
accidentally turned on.? Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
? Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used oninexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
the hob as unstable pans can cause an accident bymalfunctioning. Refer to your local Zanussi Service
tipping or spillage.Force Centre. Always insist in genuine Zanussi spare
parts.
? Never leave the hob unattended when working with oil
and fats because of the danger of fire.
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