For your safety
Warning: You must read these warnings carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you need assistance, contact our Customer Services Department on 08705 727727.
The product should only be used for its intended purpose which is for the cooking of domestic foodstuffs. Under no circumstances shouid any external covers be removed for servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
Do's and Do Not's
Do make sure you understand the controls before using the cooker.
Do check that all controls on the cooker are turned off after use. Do always stand back when opening an oven door to allow heat to disperse.
Do always use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven.
Do take care when removing items from the oven, as the contents may be hot.
Do always keep the oven doors closed when the cooker is not in use.
Do always place pans centrally over the hob burners and position them so that the handles cannot accidentally be caught or knocked or become heated by other burners.
Do keep the cooker clean, as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.
Do always allow the cooker to cool before cleaning.
Do always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.
Do always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
Do always turn off the electricity before cleaning or replacing an oven lamp.
Do always use a CORGI registered Service Force engineer for servicing.
Do ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the room if the appliance is in use for prolonged periods.
Do ensure the control knobs are in the 'OFF' position when not in use.
Do not allow children near the cooker when in use as all surfaces will become hot during and after cooking. They can also injure themselves by pulling pans or pots off the hob.
Do not allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the cooker. Do not heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.
Do not store chemicals , food stuffs, pressurised containers in or
on the cooker, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the cooker.
Do not fill a deep fat frying pan more than1/3 full of fat, oil, or use a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING. Do not place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob burners.
Do not use proprietary spillage collectors on the hob burners. Do not use the cooker as a room heater.
Do not dry clothes or place other items over or near to the hob burners or oven doors.
Do not wear garments with long flowing sleeves whilst cooking. Do not place inflammable materials in the oven or the compartment below the oven.
Do not allow fat or oil to build up in the oven trays, grill pan or oven base.
Do not place cooking utensils or plates onto the oven base. Do not grill food containing fat without using the grid. Do not cover the grilling grid with aluminium foil. Do not place hot enamel parts in water, leave them to cool first. Do not allow vinegar, coffee, milk, saltwater, lemon or tomato juice to remain in contact with enamel parts (inside the oven and oven trays).
Do not use abrasive cleaners or powders that will scratch the surface of the stainless steel and the enamel.
Do not use this cooker if it is in contact with water. Do not operate the cooker with wet hands.
Do not let the supply cables of electrical appliances, which are being used close to the cooker, come into contact with it's hot surfaces.
Do not use unstable or misshapen pans as unstable pans can cause an accident by tipping or spillage.
Installation
This cooker must be installed by qualified personnel, according to the manufacturer's instructions and to the relevant British Standards.
For appliances installed in the Republic of Ireland please refer to
The cooker is heavy. Take care when moving it.
Any gas installation must be carried out by a registered Corgi, or similar, installer.
Remove all packaging before using the cooker.
Ensure that the gas and electrical supply complies with the type stated on the rating plate, located on the inside the front appliance drawer.
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