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Before you start...
Thank you for buying the Falcon 1092 CKR cooker. It should give you many years' trouble-free cooking
if installed and operated correctly. It is, therefore, important that you read this section before you start,
particularly if you have not used a dual fuel cooker before.
This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only. Using it for any other purpose could invalidate any
warranty or liability claim. In particular, the oven should NOT be used for heating the kitchen - besides
invalidating claims, this wastes fuel and may overheat the control knobs.
Installation and Maintenance
In the UK, the cooker must be installed by a CORGI registered engineer. The electrical installation should
be in accordance with BS 7671. Otherwise, all installations must be in accordance with the relevant
instructions in this booklet, with the relevant national and local regulations, and with the local gas and
electricity supply companies’ requirements.
Ensure that the gas supply is turned on and that the cooker is wired in and switched on (the cooker needs
electricity).
The cooker should be serviced only by a qualified service engineer, and only approved spare parts should
be used.
Always allow the cooker to cool and then switch it off at the mains before cleaning or carrying out any
maintenance work, unless specified otherwise in this guide.
Peculiar smells
When you first use your cooker it may give off a slight odour. This should stop after a little use.
Before using for the first time, make sure that all packing materials have been removed and then, to dispel
manufacturing odours, turn the ovens to 200°C and run for an hour.
Before using the grill for the first time you should also turn on the grill and run for 30 minutes with the
grill pan in position, pushed fully back, and the grill door open.
Make sure the room is well ventilated to the outside air (see 'Ventilation' below). People with
respiratory or allergy problems should vacate the area for this brief period.
If you smell gas
• Don’t turn electric switches on or off
• Don’t smoke
• Don’t use naked flames
• Do turn off the gas at the meter or cylinder
• Do open doors and windows to get rid of the gas
• Do keep people away from the area affected
• Call your gas supplier
If you are using natural gas in the UK, ring the National Grid on:
0800 111 999
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Ventilation
The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which
it is installed. Therefore, ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open or
install a powered cooker hood that vents outside. If you have several burners on, or use the cooker for a
long time, open a window or turn on an extractor fan.
Personal Safety
Accessible parts will become hot during use and will retain heat even after you have stopped
cooking. Keep babies and children away from the cooker and never wear loose-fitting or hanging
clothes while the appliance is in use. Always ensure that the controls are in the OFF position when
the oven is not in use, and before attempting to clean the cooker.
