Faults with the gasinstallation/gas smellShut off valveProperty damageDamage to the hobIf you can smell gas or identify faults with the gasinstallation, you must• shut off the gas supply and/or valve on the gascylinder immediately• put out naked flames and cigarettes immediately•switch off electrical appliances, even lamps•open windows and ventilate the room well• call the after-sales service or your gas supplier.Close the safety valve on the gas supply line if thecooker will not be used for a prolonged period.Only use the burners if cookware is placed on them.Do not heat empty pots or pans. This will damagethe pan base.Do not allow saucepans to boil dry, in particularenamel and aluminium saucepans.The pan base must be clean, dry and flat.It is possible that not enoughheat is drawn off and the pans become red hot.Please follow the manufacturer's instructions whenusing special cookware. Aluminium foil and plasticcontainers can melt and stick on hot burners.Do not use a roasting dish which has to be heatedusing two burners. This will cause heat toaccumulate. This could damage the appliance.Please note that appliances with a hob cover mayonly be used with the hob cover open.Be careful not to break the Hob cover open.EN-22