Ariston CE6VP4: Precautions and tips

Precautions and tips

 This appliance has been designed and manufactured in

 The internal surfaces of the compartment (where present) may

GB

compliance with international safety standards. The following

become hot.

warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read

 The glass ceramic hob is resistant to mechanical shocks, but it may crack (or

carefully.

even break) if hit with a sharp object such as a tool. If this happens,

General safety

disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains immediately and contact a

 These instructions are only valid for the countries whose symbols

Service Centre.

appear in the manual and on the serial number plate located on the

If the surface of the hob is cracked,

switch off the appliance to

appliance.

prevent electric shocks from occurring.

 The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not

 Remember that the cooking zones remain relatively hot for at least thirty

intended for commercial or industrial use.

minutes after they have been switched off.

 The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in

covered areas.

 Keep any object which could melt away from the hob, for example

It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and

plastic and aluminium objects, or

products with a high sugar content.

storms.

Be especially careful when using plastic film and aluminium foil or

Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or damp hands

packaging: if placed on surfaces that are still hot, they may cause

and feet.

serious damage to the hob.

 The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food,

Do not place metal objects (knives, spoons, pan lids, etc.) on the hob

in accordance with the instructions provided

in this booklet.

as they

may become hot.

 The instruction booklet accompanies a class 1 (insulated) or class 2 -

 The appliance should not be operated by people (including

subclass 1 (recessed between 2 cupboards) appliance.

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities,

by inexperienced individuals or by anyone who is not familiar

 Do not touch the heating elements or certain parts

with the product. These individuals should, at the very least,

of the oven door when the appliance is in use;

be supervised by someone who assumes responsibility for their

these parts become extremely hot.

Keep children

safety or receive preliminary

instructions relating to the

well away from the appliance.

operation of the appliance.

Make sure that the power supply cables of other electrical appliances

Do not let children play with the appliance.

do not come into contact with the hot parts of the oven.

Disposal

 The openings used for the ventilation and dispersion of heat must

 When disposing of packaging material: observe local legislation so

never be covered.

that the packaging may be reused.

Do not use unstable or

misshapen pans on the cooking zones; this

 The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste Electrical and

will help to avoid accidental spills. Make sure pan handles are turned

Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that household appliances should

towards the centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.

not be disposed of using the normal solid urban waste cycle.

Always use oven gloves when placing cookware in the oven or when

Exhausted appliances should be collected separately in

order to

removing it.

optimise the cost of re-using and recycling the materials inside the

machine, while preventing potential damage to the atmosphere and to

Do

not use flammable liquids (alcohol, petrol, etc...) near the

public health. The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all products to

appliance while it is in use.

remind the owner of their obligations regarding separated waste

Do not place flammable material in the lower storage compartment or

collection.

in the oven itself. If the appliance is switched on accidentally, it could

For further information relating

to the correct disposal of exhausted

catch fire.

household appliances, owners may contact the public service

provided or their local dealer.

Always make sure the knobs are in

the  position when the appliance

is not in use.

Respecting and conserving t he

environment

 When unplugging the appliance, always pull the plug from the mains

 You can help to reduce the peak load of the electricity supply network

socket; do not pull on the cable.

companies by using the oven in the hours between late afternoon and the

 Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work without having

early hours of the morning.

disconnected the appliance from the electricity mains.

Always keep the oven door closed when using the GRILL and GRATIN

If the appliance breaks do

wn, under no circumstances should you

modes: This will

achieve improved results while saving energy

attempt to perform the repairs yourself. Repairs carried out by

(approximately 10%).

inexperienced persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning of

 Check the door seals regularly and wipe them clean to ensure they

the appliance. Contact Assistance.

are free of debris so that they adhere properly to the door, thus

Do not rest heavy objects on the open oven door.

avoiding heat dispersion.

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