2 3CONTENTS SAFETY
Dear customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new cooktop.
Before you use the cooktop, we recommend that you
read through the whole user manual which provides the
description of the cooktop and its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use
an electrical appliance, it is important that the cooktop
is installed correctly and that you read the safety
instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet
for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.
A
fter unpacking the appliance, please check it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance but
contact your local Customer Care Centre.
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or contact details, refer to the last page of this user
manual. This appliance complies with requirements of
Australian Standard AS/NZS 60335.2.6
Conditions of use
This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments
• Farm houses
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
• Bed and breakfast type environments
Please ensure you read the instruction manual fully
before you call for service, or a full service fee could
be applicable.
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ecord model and serial number here:
Record model and serial number here:
Model number:........................................................................................
Serial number:
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PNC: .............................................................................................................
CONGRATULATIONS
Important safety instructions ........................................................3
Product description .......................................................................... 4
Operating instructions ..................................................................... 8
Helpful hints and tips ...................................................................... 12
Care and cleaning .............................................................................13
Troubleshooting... .............................................................................. 14
Technical data ..................................................................................... 15
Environment concerns ....................................................................15
Installation instructions ..................................................................16
Assembly ...............................................................................................17
Warranty ................................................................................................19
Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have
these meanings:
WARNING
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the appliance.
IMPORTANT
This symbol indicates tips and information about use
of the appliance.
ENVIRONMENT
This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the appliance.
CONTENTS
WARNING
Please comply with these instructions. If you do not, any
damage resulting is not covered by the warranty.
General safety
• 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 have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during
operation.
• This appliance should be used only for normal
domestic cooking and frying of food.
• The appliance must not be used as a work surface or
as a storage surface.
• Additions or modifications to the appliance are not
permitted.
• Do not place or store flammable liquids, highly
inflammable materials or fusible objects (e.g. plastic
film, plastic, aluminium) on or near the appliance.
Children’s safety
• The cooking zones will become hot when you cook.
Therefore, always keep small children away from the
appliance.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
WARNING
Accessible parts will become hot during use. To avoid
burns young children should be kept away
Correct operation
• Always monitor the appliance during operation. Do
not use an external timer or a separated remote
control system to operate the appliance.
• Only use the appliance for domestic cooking tasks..
• Do not use the appliance as a work or a storage
surface.
• Do not put or keep very flammable liquids and
materials, or fusible objects (made of plastic or
aluminium) on or near the appliance.
• Other than the connection point in the terminal
block, do not let the electrical supply cord touch the
appliance or hot cookware. Ensure electrical supply
cord is not tangled.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety
• The appliance may only be installed and connected
by trained, registered service engineers.
• Built-in appliances may only be used after they
have been built into suitable built-in units and work
surfaces that meet standards.
• In the event of faults with the appliance or damage
to the glass ceramic (cracks, scratches or splits), the
appliance must be switched off and disconnected
from the electrical supply, to prevent the possibility of
an electric shock.
• Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by
trained registered service engineers.
Safety during use
• Remove stickers and film from the glass ceramic.
• There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used
carelessly.
• Cables from electrical appliances must not touch the
hot surface of the appliance or hot cookware.
• Overheated fats and oils can ignite very quickly.
Warning! Fire hazard!
• Switch the cooking zones off after each use.
WARNING
If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid
possibility of electric shock.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY
IMPACT YOUR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
Adherence to the directions for use in this manual
is extremely important for health and safety.
Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in
this manual may result in personal injury, property
damage and affect your ability to make a claim
under the Westinghouse manufacturer’s warranty
provided with your product. Products must be
used, installed and operated in accordance with
this manual. You may not be able to claim on the
Westinghouse manufacturer’s warranty in the
event that your product fault is due to failure to
adhere to this manual.
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