•Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the installation instructions.
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.
•Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from the product. This may void the warranty.
•The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local inspector’s use and for future reference.
•Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances.
NOTICE
Before you use this range for the first time: The heating elements have a protective coating, which must be burned off before use. To do this, open the oven door and set the temperature control knob to 450°F. Turn the function selector to the Bake element and the Broil element separately for approximately 15 minutes. It is important to ensure adequate ventilation during this period.
The burners also have a protective coating, which must be burned off before use. To do this, set the burner selector to the maximum setting for 5 minutes. It is important to ensure adequate ventilation. Switch off the burners and allow cooling completely.
IMPORTANT:
This range is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of domestic (household) food and is not suitable for any non domestic application and therefore should not be used in a commercial environment.
The range warranty will be void if the range is used within a non domestic environment i.e. a semi commercial, commercial or communal environment.
¾IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
After having unpacked the range, check to ensure that it is not damaged and the oven door closes correctly. In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a professionally qualified technician.
Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, packing straps, etc.) should not be left around within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injuries.
The range has been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions that must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
•Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this may become dangerous to use.
•Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without having previously disconnected it from the electric power supply.
•After use, ensure that the knobs are in the 
position.
•Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet.
•Do not operate the appliance barefooted.
•Do not allow children or other incapable people to use the appliance without supervision.
•During and after use of the range, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch hot parts.
•Keep children away from the range when it is in use.
•Fire Risk! Do not store flammable materials in the oven or in the bottom drawer.
•Fire Risk! Do not attempt to dry clothing or any other type of textile in the oven or in the bottom drawer.
•Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the proximity of the range cannot come into contact with the hob or become entrapped in the oven door.
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