IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be installed according to the instructions supplied. The installation work must be undertaken by a qualified electrician/competent person.
The appliance must be installed in an adequately ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a base, measures must be taken to prevent the appliance slipping from the base.
This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it.
Warning: Do not attempt to lift or move this appliance by the handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the appliance must be removed before the appliance is used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the appliance in any way.
After installation please dispose of the packaging with due regard for safety and the environment.
Your local authority can arrange this.
CHILD SAFETY
Do not allow young children to play with any part of the packaging.
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Young children must not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play near or with the appliance.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot when in the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away.
DURING USE
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
This appliance has been designed for domestic use to cook edible foodstuffs only, and must not be used for any other purposes.
Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will ignite if they become too hot.
Never place plastic or any other material which may melt in or on the oven.
Always stand back from the appliance when opening the doors to allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
Always use oven gloves to remove and place food in the oven.
Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.
Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to contain foods to prevent spillage and boil over.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
You must ensure that the grill control is in the 'OFF' position when the timer control has been set for automatic cooking.
The handles of saucepans, which are smaller than the heated area on the hob, will become hot. Ensure your hand is protected before handling the pan.
Do not leave the hotplates switched ON for long periods when not covered by a saucepan. The controls and cabinets may overheat.
Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible, disconnect the appliance immediately from the electricity supply and contact your local service force centre.
Do not place foil or plastic containers on ceramic glass.
Ensure the
Never leave the appliance unattended when the oven door is open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the oven. They may explode if they are heated. Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use.
Do not stand on the appliance or on the open doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the appliance or its handles. They are a safety hazard. Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water. Never operate it with wet hands.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance should be kept clean at all times. A
Do not leave cookware containing foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it is inadvertently switched on.
Extreme care must be taken when using a ceramic hob scraper.
Always allow the appliance to cool down before switching off at the wall prior to carrying out any cleaning / maintenance work.
Only clean this appliance in accordance with the instructions given in this book.
SERVICE
Repairs should not be carried out by inexperienced persons as this may cause injury or serious malfunction. This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.
AT THE END OF THE APPLIANCE'S LIFE
When the time comes to dispose of your appliance please contact your local authority. They can arrange to dispose of the appliance in a safe and controlled manner.
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