Precautions And Tips; General Safety; Disposal - SCHOLTES B 40 L EC Serie Manual De Instrucciones

Precautions and tips

! The appliance was designed and manufactured in
GB
compliance with international safety standards. The
following warnings are provided for safety reasons
and must be read carefully.

General safety

• This is a built-in appliance:
- Category II 2H3+ ; all models
- Class 1: all models with edges that are higher than
88 mm (see fig. 2, detail H3).
- Class 3: all models with edges that are lower than
88 mm (see fig. 2, details H1 and H2) .
• Gas appliances require regular air exchange in order to
maintain efficient operation. When installing the hob, follow
the instructions provided in the paragraph relating to
"Positioning" the appliance.
• These instructions are only valid for the countries whose
symbols appear in the manual and on the serial number
plate.
• 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 with bare feet 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.
• Make sure that the power supply cables of other electrical
appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts of
the oven.
• The openings used for the ventilation and dispersion of
heat must never be covered.
• Always make sure the knobs are in the "0" position when
the appliance is not in use.
• 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.
• If the appliance breaks down, under no circumstances
should you attempt to perform the repairs yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact an
Assistance Centre (see Assistance).
• Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards
the centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.
• Do not close the glass cover (if present) while the gas
burners or electric hotplates are still hot.
• Do not use unstable or warped pans.
• As it is a potential hazard, make sure that children and
disabled individuals do not have access to the glass
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ceramic cooking zones (if present) during and immediately
after cooking, as these zones remain hot for at least half
an hour after they have been switched off.
• If the glass ceramic surface breaks, please contact any
assistance centre which has been authorised by the
manufacturer.
• If the glass ceramic surface breaks, it is best to disconnect
the appliance from the electricity supply.
• Remove any liquids on the cover before opening it.
• 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. In these situations, or if cracks appear in
the sealant, disconnect the appliance from the electricity
network and contact an assistance centre which has been
authorised by the manufacturer.
• Monitor any children to make sure they do not play with
the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they are supervised or trained by someone responsible
for their safety.
• Intensive and prolunged operation of the appliance may
require additional ventilation, for example a window should
be opened or more efficient ventilation provided (the power
of any mechanical ventilation system could be increased,
for istance)
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote control
system.

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.
Exhausted appliances may be collected by the public
waste collection service, taken to suitable collection
areas in the area or, if permitted by current national
legislation, they may be returned to the dealers as
part of an exchange deal for a new equivalent
product.
All major manufacturers of household appliances
participate in the creation and organisation of
systems for the collection and disposal of old and
disused appliances.