Hotpoint 62DGW installation instructions For your Safety, Always, Never

For your Safety

Please read the precautions below before using your cooker.

ALWAYS . . .

ALWAYS	make sure you understand the controls
	before using 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	keep the oven and grill doors closed when
	the cooker is not in use.
ALWAYS	place pans centrally over the hotplate
	burners and position them so that the
	handles cannot accidentally 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 hygiene to prevent the possibility of
	bacterial growth.
ALWAYS	keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
ALWAYS	turn off the electricity supply before
	cleaning or replacing an oven lamp.
ALWAYS	refer servicing to CORGI registered
	appliance service 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 manufacturer may
	not be held liable for any damage resulting
	from improper, incorrect and unreasonable
	use of the appliance.

NEVER . . .

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NEVER	leave children unsupervised where the
	cooker is installed as all surfaces will get
	hot during and after use.
NEVER	allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of
	the cooker.
NEVER	store items that children may attempt to
	reach above 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 never use a lid. DO NOT LEAVE
	UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
NEVER	place flammable or plastic items on or near
	the hotplate.
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	wear garments with long flowing sleeves
	whilst cooking.
NEVER	let children play with the appliance.
NEVER	should the appliancebe 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.
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).

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