Important notes for the user
–Installation and maintenance should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person (licensed gas fitter in Canada).
–For safety reasons, this hob should only be fitted as a
–Please remember that the hob becomes hot, not only around the burner, but also the control panel. Therefore ensure that small children do not touch the hob when it is being used.
–When cooking or boiling in large pots or pans, ensure that there is a minimum distance of 2˝ (50 mm) between the pot and a heat- sensitive worktop.
After combustion, the hot gases flow outwards under the base of the pot and may consequently burn the edge of the worktop if it is too close.
–Make sure there is a minimum distance of 5/8˝ (15 mm) between the pot or pan and the control panel. Never place a pot on the control panel.
–When using a cooker hood over the gas hob, ensure that any burners in use are always covered with a pot or frying pan. Otherwise, parts of the cooker hood could be damaged by the heat and/or flames.
–Note that potential hazards may exist with overhead cabinets.
–Not to be used for space heating. This instruction is based on safety considerations.
–When a gas cooking appliance is being used, heat and moisture are produced in the area where the appliance is situated. Make sure that the area is sufficiently ventilated; open natural ventilation openings or fit a mechanical ventilator (extractor). When the hob is used for longer periods, extra ventilation may be needed, such as an open window or a higher setting on the ventilator (extractor).
Advice
–The safe and efficient use of this appliance requires that it be regularly serviced by a qualified technician; however, the frequency of service will depend on usage. Once a year should suffice.
Before starting check
Remove all packaging materials and labels before using your hob.
Check:
–that the gas is on at the mains;
–that the plug is in the wall socket;
–that the pan supports are positioned correctly.
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