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Child Safety
This hob is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to play near or with the hob.
This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons whose physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
The hob gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until it has cooled.
Children can also injure themselves by pulling pans or pots off the hob.
During Use
This hob is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes.
This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It must be installed and
connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the
relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
When in use a gas cooking hob will produce heat and moisture in the room in which it has been installed.
Ensure there is a continuous air supply, keeping air vents in good condition or installing a cooker hood with
a venting hose.
Ensure a good ventilation around the appliance. A poor air supply could cause lack of oxygen.
When using the hob for a long period time, the ventilation should be improved, by opening a window or
increasing the extractor speed.
Do not use this hob if it is in contact with water. Do not operate the hob with wet hands ensure the control
knobs are in the ‘OFF’ position when not in use.
When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come into contact with the hot surfaces of
the cooking appliance.
Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the hob as unstable pans can cause an accident by
tipping or spillage.
Never leave the hob unattended when cooking with oil and fats.
Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob.
Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may be affected by heat and should not be stored above or
below the hob unit.
This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or with a steam cleaning machine.
