Hotpoint Ariston KIC 644 X - Manual (Page 31)

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Precautions and tips
! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards. The following
warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read
carefully.
This appliance conforms to the following European
Economic Community directives:
- 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low Voltage) and subsequent
amendments;
- 2004/108/EEC dated 15/12/04 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
- 93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and subsequent amendments.
- 1275/2008 stand-by/off mode.
General safety
! Make sure that the air inlet behind the fan grille is never
obstructed. The built-in hob should, in fact, be provided with
suitable ventilation for the cooling of the electronic
components used in the appliance.
! We advise against the installation of an induction hob above
an under-the-counter refrigerator (heat) or above a washing
machine (vibrations). In fact, there would be insufficient space
for the ventilation of electronic components.
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the
home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or with wet or
damp hands and feet.
• The appliance must be used by adults only for the
preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions
provided in this booklet. Do not use the hob as a worktop
or chopping board.
• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to mechanical shocks,
but it may crack (or even break) if hit with a sharp object
such as a tool. If this happens, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity mains immediately and contact a
Service Centre.
• Ensure that power supply cables of other electrical
appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts of
the hob.
• Remember that the cooking zones remain relatively hot for
at least thirty minutes after they have been switched off.
An indicator light provides a warning when residual heat is
present (
see Start-up and use).
• Keep any object which could melt away from the hob, for
example plastic and aluminium objects, or products with a
high sugar content. Be especially careful when using
plastic film and aluminium foil or packaging: if placed on
surfaces which are still hot, they may cause serious
damage to the hob.
• Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards the
centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.
• When unplugging the appliance, always pull the plug from
the mains socket; do not pull on the cable.
• Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work without
having disconnected the appliance from the electricity
mains.
• The appliance should not be operated by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by anyone who
is not familiar with the product. These individuals should, at
the very least, be supervised by someone who assumes
responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary
instructions relating to the operation of the appliance.
• For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or
other active implants: other active implants: other active implants: other active implants: other active implants:
The hob complies with all current standards on
electromagnetic interference.
Your induction hob is therefore perfectly in keeping with
legal requirements (89/336/CEE directives). It is designed
not to create interference on any other electrical apparatus
being used on condition that the apparatus in question
also complies with this legislation.
Your induction hob generates short-range magnetic fields.
To avoid any interference between your induction hob and
a pacemaker, the latter must be designed to comply with
relevant regulations.
In this respect, we can only guarantee our own product
conformity. Please consult the pacemaker manufacturer or
your doctor concerning its conformity or any possible
incompatibility.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
•
If the surface of the hob is cracked, switch off the
appliance to prevent electric shocks from occurring.
• Do not place metal objects (knives, spoons, pan lids, etc.)
on the hob as they may become hot.
Disposal
• When disposing of packaging material: observe local
legislation so that the packaging may be reused.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that
household appliances should not be disposed of using the
normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted appliances
should be collected separately in order to optimise the cost
of re-using and recycling the materials inside the machine,
while preventing potential damage to the atmosphere and
to public health. The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all
products to remind the owner of their obligations regarding
separated waste collection.
For further information relating to the correct disposal of
exhausted household appliances, owners may contact the
public service provided or their local dealer.