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Safety Instructions
Safety When Installation
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Do not use or store flammable materials in the
appliance storage drawer or near this appliance.
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Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this
appliance while it is in operation.
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For Universal LPG appliance:- Where this
appliance is installed in marine craft or caravans,
it shall not be used as a space heater.
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This hotplate must be installed in accordance
with:
AS 5601 - Gas Installations (for Australia) –
current edition
NZS 5261 – Code of Practice for the Installation
of Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment (for
New Zealand) This standard may not be now
current!!
Local gas fitting regulations
AS/NZS 3000 – Electrical Installations (Wiring
Rules)
Building codes
Any other relevant statutory regulations.
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Check the gas type label on the underside of the
hotplate, adjacent to the gas connection to
ensure it corresponds to the installation gas
supply. If in doubt contact the supply authority.
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The power supply cord (supplied) must not touch
against any hot surfaces and must be placed so
that its temperature does not exceed 75 degrees
at any point along its length.
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After connecting to gas, check for leaks using
soapy solution, never a naked flame.
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Where a flexible hose assembly is used, ensure
it is approved to AS/NZS 1869, Class B 10mm
diameter and no more than 1.0metre in length.
Any hose assembly used must be restrained
from accidental contact with the flue outlet of an
under bench oven.
How To Avoid Damage To The Appliance
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The glass surface can be damaged by objects
falling onto it.
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The edge of the glass ceramic can be damaged
by being knocked by the cookware.
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Cookware made of cast iron, cast aluminum or
with damaged bottoms can scratch the glass
surface if pushed across the surface.
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Objects that melt and things that boil over can
burn onto the glass surface and should be
removed straightaway.
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Do not use the cooking zones with empty
cookware or without cookware.
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To avoid damaging cookware and glass
ceramics, do not allow empty saucepans or
frying pans to keep heating by the hob.
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The ventilation gap of 5mm between the worktop
and front of the unit underneath it must not be
covered.
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Do not modify this appliance.
Safety When Cleaning
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For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off
and cooled down.
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For safety reasons, the cleaning of the appliance
with steam jet or high pressure cleaning
equipment is not permitted.
Disposing Of The Device
When disposing of the device, do not bring it to regular municipal waste containers. Instead, bring
it to electrical and electronic waste recycling and reuse center. A relevant label has been put on the
device, its instructions manual, or the package. The device has been manufactured of recyclable
material. By bringing old device to recycling collection center, you show that you care about nature.
Ask your local environmental care authority for information on location of such facilities.
