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Safety Warnings
Installation
• This appliance should be installed in accordance
with the regulations in force and only used in a
well ventilated space. Read the instructions before
installing or using this appliance.
• This appliance is for household use only.
General
• To avoid hazards, follow these instructions carefully
before installing or using this appliance.
• Installation must comply with your local building
and electricity regulations.
• Some appliances have a protective lm. Remove
this lm before using the cooker.
Electrical
• This appliance is to be installed and connected to
the electricity supply only by an authorised person.
• If the installation requires alterations to the
domestic electrical system call a qualied
electrician. He should also check that the electrical
system is suitable for the electricity drawn by the
appliance.
• The appliance must be connected to the mains.
Check that the voltage corresponds to the value
given on the rating plate and that the electrical
cable sections can withstand the load specied on
the rating plate.
• This appliance is connected to the electrical
supply by a BS 1363 mains plug. This plug provides
isolation from the electricity supply. The plug must
remain accessible.
• If the mains cable is damaged, it must only be
replaced by an authorised person.
• The mains power cable must not touch any hot
parts and must be positioned so that it does not
exceed 75°C at any point.
• To connect the appliance to the mains, do not use
adapters, reducers or extension leads as they can
cause overheating and burning.
• The appliance must be earthed.
Gas
• This appliance must be installed by a competent
and Gas Safe registered engineer (in the UK).
• This appliance is supplied for use with natural gas
only, and cannot be used on any other gas without
modication. See ‘Gas Installation’ for modication
to other gas types.
• This appliance can only be installed in a room
with adequate ventilation. See the ‘Ventilation
requirements’ in the installation instructions.
Operation and Maintenance
• 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 the use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• Safe food handling: always leave food in the
oven for as short a time as possible before and
after cooking. This is to avoid contamination by
organisms which may cause food poisoning. Take
particular care during warmer weather.
• Do not place aluminium foil, dishes, trays, water
or ice on the oven oor during cooking as this will
irreversibly damage the enamel.
• Do not line the walls with aluminium foil.
• Do not stand on the doors, or place heavy objects
on them.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they
scratch the surface, which may result in the glass
shattering.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean any part of the
appliance.
• Do not use an asbestos mat or decorative covers
between the ame and the saucepan as this may
cause serious damage to your hob.
• Do not place aluminium foil or plastic dishes on the
hob burners.
• Do not let large saucepans or frying pans overlap
the hob as this can deect heat onto your worktop
and damage the surface.
• Do not let large saucepans, frying pans or woks
push any other pans aside. This could make them
unstable or deect heat onto your worktop and
damage the surface.
• Saucepan handles may be hot to touch. Ensure
saucepan handles do not overhang other gas
burners that are on. Keep handles out of the reach
of children.
• CAUTION: This appliance is for cooking purposes
only. It must not be used for other purposes, for
example room heating.
• The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the
production of heat and moisture in the room in
which it is installed. Ensure the kitchen is well
ventilated. Keep natural ventilation holes open or
install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical
extractor hood).
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call
for additional ventilation, for example opening of a
window, or more eective ventilation, for example
increasing the level of mechanical ventilation
where present.
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