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For your Safety

Please read the precautions below before using your cooker.

ALWAYS . . .

ALWAYS	makesureyouunderstandthecontrolsbeforeusing
	the cooker.
ALWAYS	check that all controls on the cooker are turned off
	after use.
ALWAYS	stand back when opening an oven door to allow
	heat to disperse.
ALWAYS	use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing
	items from the ovens.
ALWAYS	take care when removing items from the top oven/
	grill when the main oven is on, as the contents may
	be hot.
ALWAYS	keeptheovenandgrilldoorsclosedwhenthecooker
	is not in use.
ALWAYS	place pans centrally over the hotplate burners and
	positionthemsothatthehandlescannotaccidentally
	be caught or knocked or become heated by other
	burners.
ALWAYS	keep the cooker clean, as a build up of
	grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.
ALWAYS	allow the cooker to cool before cleaning.
ALWAYS	follow the basic principles of food handling and
	hygienetopreventthepossibilityofbacterialgrowth.
ALWAYS	keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
ALWAYS	turn off the electricity supply before cleaning or
	replacing an oven lamp.
ALWAYS	referservicingtogassaferegisteredapplianceservice
	engineers.
ALWAYS	The appliance must be used by adults only for the
	preparation of food, in accordance with the
	instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other use

of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper use and is dangerous. The manufacturermaynotbeheldliableforanydamage resultingfromimproper,incorrectandunreasonable use of the appliance.

NEVER	allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the cooker.
NEVER	store items that children may attempt to reach above
		GB
	the cooker.
NEVER	heat up unopened food containers as pressure can
	build up causing the container to burst.
NEVER	store chemicals, food stuffs, pressurised containers in
	or on the cooker, or in cabinets immediately above or
	next to the cooker.
NEVER	fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, and
	neverusealid.DONOTLEAVEUNATTENDEDWHILE
	COOKING.
NEVER	placeflammableorplasticitemsonornearthehotplate.
NEVER	use proprietary spillage collectors on the hotplate.
NEVER	use the cooker as a room heater.
NEVER	dry clothes or place other times over or near to the
	hotplate or oven/gril doors.
NEVER	weargarmentswithlongflowingsleeveswhilstcooking.
NEVER	let children play with the appliance.
NEVER	should the appliance be operated by people (including
	children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
	capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by anyone
	who is not familiar with the product. These individuals
	should, at the very least, be supervised by someone
	who assumes responsibility for their safety or receive
	preliminary instructions relating to the operation of the
	appliance.

NOTE: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Always ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated; keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).

In particular when using the grill or more than one hotplate burner, open a window if a mechanical ventilation device is not operating.

SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.

1.TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.

2.COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.

3.LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT. Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the force

! VERY HOT SURFACES

FOOD OR GREASE ON THESE SURFACES COULD CAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY EVEN BURN

YOU MUST KEEP THE OVEN AND GRILL CAVITIES CLEAN

! ATTENTION

DURING INSTALLATION

THE FEET OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE LOWERED SO THAT AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 10MM (1CM) IS LEFT BETWEEN THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE FLOOR.

10 mm

of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over. Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

NEVER . . .
NEVER	leave children unsupervised where the cooker is
	installed as all surfaces will get hot during and after
	use.

! ATTENTION

WHEN USING THE MAIN OVEN YOU MUST ENSURE THAT THE BASE OF THE CAVITY IS NOT COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL, UTENSIL OR ANY OTHER FORM OF COVERING. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN THE CAVITY BEING DAMAGED.

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