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• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should
not be placed on the hob because they can get hot.
• Use proper induction saucepans. In general, do not place any
metallic object on the glass surface, except heat-resistant
containers. If the appliance is switched on too soon or in case
of residual heat, other materials could melt or ignite.
• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. It
can get very hot and catch fire.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Precautions not to damage the appliance
• Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enamelled cast
iron pots) may damage the ceramic glass.
• Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic glass.
• Avoid dropping objects, even little ones, on the vitroceramic.
• Do not hit the edges of the glass with a saucepan.
• Make sure that the ventilation system of the appliance works
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic hobs.
• Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium sheets must not be
exposed to the hot areas. These may cause cracks or other
alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch the
appliance off and remove them immediately (be careful: do not
burn yourself).
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking
surface.
• Never put any hot container on the control panel.
• If a drawer is situated under the built-in appliance, make sure
that the space between the content of the drawer and the
inferior part of the appliance is large enough (2 cm). This is
essential to guarantee correct ventilation.
