[. . . ] • Ensure that the installation and electrical connections are performed by a qualified technician, following the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with current local safety regulations. SUGGESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and is marked with therecycling symbol , which identifies it as a type of material that must be sent to local waste-disposal centres. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. [. . . ] • Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products or steel wool. • Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc. , on the cooking hob. Stainless steel surface • Clean it with a specific commercial product. Note: if the cooking hob is used continuously, the high temperatures may alter the colour of the hotplates. Cleaning the hob Cleaning the electric hotplates The electric hotplates must be cleaned when they are lukewarm. Wipe them with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and polish with a cloth moistened with oil. 46 AFTER-SALES SERVICE • Before contacting After-sales Service: 1. Re-start the cooking hob, to check whether correct operation has been restored. Give the following information: • type of malfunction; • model of cooking hob; • service number (i. e. , the number that follows the word SERVICE on the rating plate under the cooking hob and on the guarantee paper); • your complete address; • your telephone number and area code. If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised After-sales Service as indicated in the warranty. In the unlikely event that an operation or repair is carried out by an unauthorised technician, always request a certification of the job carried out and insist on the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with these instructions may compromise the safety and quality of the product. INSTALLATION Technical information for installer This cooking hob can be embedded in a worktop 20 to 50 mm thick. If another appliance is not fitted under the cooking hob, insert a separator panel, at a distance of at least 90 mm from the cooking hob bottom. • If a vertical piece of furniture is installed, there must be a gap of at least 100 mm between it and the edge of the cooking hob. [. . . ] If the cooktop terminals do not correspond to the connection and colour indications on the cooktop/oven connection plate located at the top of the oven, request the adaptor kit, code AMC 874, from the After-sales Service. Connect the four terminals to the oven terminals situated in the rear section, paying attention that the correspondance of the coloured plugs is respected. [. . . ]