Important safety warnings
1These instructions are only for those countries whose symbols appear in the booklet and on the matriculation plate of the appliance.
2This appliance is intended for
3This owner’s manual is for a class 1 appliance (installed independently) or class 2 -
4Before using your appliance, read your owner’s manual carefully since it provides important instructions for the safe installation, use and maintenance of your cooker. Keep in a safe place for future reference.
5When you have removed the packing, check that the appliance is not damaged. If you have any doubts, do not use the appliance, contact your nearest Ariston Service Centre. Never leave the packing components (plastic bags, foamed polystyrene, nails, etc.) within the reach of children since they are a source of potential danger.
6The appliance must be installed only by a qualified person in compliance with the instructions provided. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for improper installation which may harm persons and animals and damage property.
7The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the cooker is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance with current regulations on electrical safety. Always ensure that the earthing is efficient; if you have any doubts call in a qualified electrician to check the system. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed.
8Before connecting the appliance to the mains, check that the specifications indicated on the rating plate (on the appliance and/or packaging) correspond to those of the electrical mains system of your home.
9The cooker must be connected to the mains electrical supply via a earthed 13 or 15 amp. socket outlet, me- eting the electrical current requirements detailed under “Electrical Connection” in the installation section later in this book.
10The openings and slots used for ventilation and dispersion of heat on the rear and below the control panel must never be covered.
11This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was expressly designed. Any other use (e.g. heating rooms) is considered to be improper and consequently dangerous. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage resulting from improper and irresponsible use.
12A number of fundamental rules must be followed when using electrical appliances. The following are of particular importance:
∙do not touch appliance with wet or damp hands or feet
∙do not use the appliance while
∙do not use extension leads other than with the utmost caution
∙do not pull the power supply cable or the appliance itself to disconnect the plug from the socket.
∙do not expose the appliance to weather agents (raing, sun, etc)
∙do not allow unsupervised children or inexperienced persons to use the appliance.
13 Always switch off the electrical supply to the cooker and allow it to cool down before carrying out any cleaning operations etc.
14 In the case of faults and/or faulty operation, switch off the electricity supply to the cooker and do not tamper with it. For repairs call only an authorised
15 Remember if you are discarding any domestic appliance with which children etc. may play, make it safe by removing the Mains Cable from it, after first disconnecting the electricity supply. Remove glass parts where possible, and consider sharp edges etc. which may now be exposed.
16Oven gloves or similar protection should be used when moving containers in or out of hot ovens and care should be taken to avoid contact with hot surfaces of exposed skin on wrists or arms.
17One of the commonest types of accident involving cooking appliances is burns to tabies and young children. These can occur by:
a)Touching hot parts
b)Being splashed with hot liquids
c)By pulling projecting pan handles and tipping hot liquids over themselves
18Please remember that a small child’s skin is far more sensitive and therefore more easily burnt than an adult. You are, therfore, strongly advised to keep babies and young children well clear of this appliance during use and whilst it is cooling down after use.
19Unstable or out of shape pans should not be used on the hob in case they cause spillage of hot liquids.
20Pans must only be placed in the centre of electric rings and of grids on gas burners. Placing pans off centre or to one side may cause spillage.
21Special care should be taken when using chip pans etc. in order to avoid splashing or spillage of hot oil. They should not be used unattended since overheated oil may boil over and ignite on the hot heating element or gas flame.
22Some parts of the appliance, in particular the hot plates, remain heated for a long time after use. Make sure not to touch them.
23Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or gasoline, etc. near the appliance when it is in use.
24Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”o” position when the appliance is not in use.
25Gas appliances require regular air exchange to ensure
26When you are using the grill or the oven, some parts of the door can become very hot. Keep children away from these.
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