AEG HC452400EB Product Manual - Page 4

4 www.aeg.com • Do not store items on the cooking surfaces. • Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot. • Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. • After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector. • If the glass ceramic surface / glass surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock. • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized Service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 2. CONDITIONS OF USE This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: • Farm houses 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • By clients in serviced apartments, holiday apartments and other residential type environments. 3.1 Installation WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance. • Remove all the packaging. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. • Keep the minimum distance from the other appliances and units. • Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves. • Seal the cut surfaces with a sealant to prevent moisture to cause swelling. • Protect the bottom of the appliance from steam and moisture. • Do not install the appliance adjacent to a door or under a window. This prevents hot cookware to fall from the appliance when the door or the window is opened. • If the appliance is installed above drawers make sure that the space, between the bottom of the appliance and the upper drawer, is sufficient for air circulation. • The bottom of the appliance can get hot. Make sure to install a noncombustile separation panel under the appliance to prevent access to the bottom. • Make sure that the ventilation space of 2 mm, between the worktop and the front of the below unit, is free. The warranty does not cover damages caused by the lack of an adequate ventilation space. 3.2 Electrical Connection WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock. • All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician. • The appliance must be earthed.