• Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the main switch before cleaning or performing any cleaning or maintenance operations. • If the surface of the glass cracks, unplug the appliance immediately. For any repairs, contact only an authorised after-sales service centre and demand original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above may compromise the safety of the appliance. • Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from the power mains when you decide not to use the appliance any longer. Also make all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance safe, above all for children who could play with the appliance. • The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks. However, it may break due to a shock caused by a sharp object, such as a tool for example. In this case, unplug the appliance immediately and contact an authorised after-sales service centre to have it repaired. • Remember that the heating area stays hot for at least half an hour after being turned off; please refrain from placing any cookware or other items on the cooking zone while still hot. • Do not turn on the heating zones if aluminium foil or plastic items have been placed on the hob surface. • Do not go near the heating zones when these are still hot. • If you use small electric appliances near the hob, make sure their power supply cable does not come into contact with the hot parts of the hob. • Make sure all pan handles are always pointing inwards towards the centre of the hob to prevent any accidental spills. • WARNING: Do not look at the halogen lamps in the cooking zones for long if they are present. First use: the glue used on the hob seals may leave greasy traces on the glass surface. We recommend you wipe these off before using the appliance, with the aid of a non abrasive cleaner. During the first few hours of use, you may detect a smell of rubber, which will disappear quickly. 4 Installation and fastening The following instructions are intended for a qualified fitter to guide him/her along the installation, adjustment and technical maintenance procedures as correctly as possible and in full compliance with the applicable norms in force. Important : unplug the hob before all operations. Installation • This hob can be built into a worktop simply by cutting out the corresponding slot. • The worktop must be made with a material designed to withstand a temperature of approximately 100°C. • The hob should be positioned at least 40 mm (for mod:KBM 6011DH - KBM 6001 H the hob should be positioned at least 55 mm) away from the back wall or any other vertical surface in order to allow for correct ventilation and to prevent the surfaces around the appliance from overheating. • If you wish to install the hob on top of an oven, the latter must be fitted with a cooling fan. • Try to avoid installing the hob on top of a dishwasher; if this is unavoidable, place a watertight separating element between the two appliances. 10 Distance to keep between the cut-out slot and the cabinet 560 +/- 1 490 +/- 1 48 574 504 Fastening Very important: It is vital that you ensure the glass ceramic hob is built into a perfectly flat supporting surface. Deformations due to improper fastening could alter the characteristics of the hob and compromise its performance. The fastening springs are fastened by screws (see diagram). It is vital that these screws be kept accessible at all times. Insert the hob into the cut-out slot, applying pressure all along the perimeter of the hob frame so that the latter adheres fully to the worktop. REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY FRONT OF HOB KITCHEN WORKTOP 3040HOB FROM BELOW 5 Electrical connection • The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical safety. Always ensure that this vital safety measure has been taken. If you have any doubts, call in a qualified technician to check the electrical system thoroughly. • The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed correctly. • Before powering the appliance, check whether the technical characteristics featured on the appliance data plate correspond with those of the mains electrical system. • Check that the current load of the mains supply and of the power sockets is suitable for the maximum power of the appliance, indicated on the appliance data plate. If in doubt, contact a qualified professional. Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before all operations. You may connect your hob to the electrical system in two different ways: • by means of a junction box: if the appliance is connected permanently to the mains, an omnipolar circuit breaker, accessible if necessary, with a minimum contact opening of 3 mm should be installed. • by means of a socket conforming to the regulations in force in the country where the appliance is fitted. It should be accessible whenever neces...