For Your Safety
These instructions have been drawn up for your safety and that of others. You are therefore requested to read them carefully before installing and using the appliance. Keep this instruction manual for future reference as necessary. If the appliance is sold or moved, make sure that the manual is handed over to the new user.
If you are unsure of any of these warnings or instructions please contact our Customer Care Department on 08705 350350.
Installation
•Installation of the appliance and its connection to the electrical mains must only be carried out by QUALIFIED STAFF. Before any procedure, it is important to check that the appliance is DISCONNECTED from the electrical mains.
•Any gas installation must be carried out by a registered CORGI installer.
•It is risky to modify or attempt to modify the characteristics of this product.
•After removing the appliance from the packaging, make sure that it is undamaged and that the electrical lead is in perfect condition. Otherwise, contact your dealer before putting the appliance into operation.
•The Manufacturer declines all responsibility in case of failure to comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and to the relevant British Standards.
•Make sure that air is able to circulate freely around the appliance. Poor ventilation produces a shortage of oxygen.
•Make sure that the appliance is supplied with the type of gas indicated on the relative sticker next to the mains gas connection pipe.
•Use of a gas cooking appliance produces heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the room is well ventilated by keeping the air intakes open and in good working order or by installing an extractor hood with a discharge pipe.
•If the appliance is used intensively for a long time the effectiveness of the ventilation will have to be increased, for example by opening a window or increasing the power of any electric extractor fan.
During use
•This hob is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes.
•After using the appliance, make sure that all controls are in the "OFF" position.
•When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come into contact with the hot surfaces of the cooking appliance.
•Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the hob as unstable pans can cause an accident by tipping or spillage.
•Never leave the hob unattended when cooking with oil and fats.
•Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob.
•Perishable food, plastic items and aerosol may be affected by heat and should not be stored above or below the hob unit.
•Do not use this hob if it is in contact with water. Do not operate the hob with wet hands.
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