Safety considerations
For your safety
What to do if you smell gas
Warnings
•If the information in this manual is not followed ex- actly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or death.
•Do not store articles on or against this appliance.
•Do not store flammable materials near this appli- ance.
•Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appli- ance while it is in operation.
•Do not try to light the appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
•Installation and service must be performed by an authorised person.
1.Do not allow the flame to extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. This instruction is based on safety considerations.
2.Do not forget that the unit becomes hot when in use. Common sense is important. Just because the flame is out, does not mean parts cannot still be hot.
3.This appliance shall not be used for space heat- ing. This instruction is based on safety considera- tions.
4.Be sure to disconnect the electrical supply before disassembly of the appliance.
5.Keep the appliance area clear and free from com- bustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.
6.This appliance must be installed in a position with the proper level of ventilation. Do not ob- struct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
7.Cabinets installed above the gas cooktop must have a minimum clearance of 650 mm (24”).
8.The gas pressure regulator supplied with the ap- pliance must be installed in line with the gas pipe. (N.G. only)
Cleaning
Do’s
•Once the appliance is cold, clean it with a sponge and soapy water. Remove any spills immediately. This will avoid unnecessary effort later.
•Allow burners and trivets to cool down before clean- ing them.
•The burners and trivets must be cleaned regularly to keep them in good condition. This is done by sub- merging them in soapy water and scrubbing them with a
•After cleaning and drying ensure that the burner heads and caps are replaced correctly on the burner body. Refer Fig. 6.
•The high temperatures generated by using the wok burner may cause the stainless steel hob of your hotplate to become discoloured over time. THIS IS NORMAL. Clean the hob with a product suitable for cleaning stainless steel.
•The trivets on your hob are fitted with rubber feet. Be careful when cleaning as they may be dislodged during cleaning, leaving the stainless steel hob un- protected and subject to surface scratching .
Don’t
•Never use abrasive products, sharp objects, steel scouring pads, knives, etc., to remove stubborn food remains from the hob surface, trivets and burners.
•Do not allow acidic products such as vinegar, lemon juice, etc., to come into contact with the hob.
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