Rangemaster Classic 60 Gas, User Manual

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Thank you for buying this cooker. It should give you many
years of trouble-free cooking if installed and operated
correctly. It is important that you read this section before you
start, particularly if you have not used a gas cooker before.
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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.
General instructions
After removing the packaging material from the appliance
and its accessories, ensure that the appliance is not
damaged. If you suspect any damage, do not use it and
contact an authorised service person or qualified technician
immediately.
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Make sure that there are no flammable or combustible
materials in the close vicinity, such as curtains, oil, cloth
etc. which may catch fire.
• The worktop and furniture surrounding the appliance
must be made of materials resistant to temperatures
above 100°C.
• The appliance should not be installed next to a
dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine or clothes
dryer.
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The appliance can be placed close to other furniture on
condition that, in the area where the appliance is set up,
the furniture’s height does not exceed the height of the
cooktop.
Installation and Maintenance
In the UK, the cooker must be installed by a Gas Safe
registered engineer. 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.
Make sure that the gas supply is turned on and that the
cooker is wired in and switched on (the cooker needs
electricity).
It is recommended that this appliance is serviced annually.
Only a qualified service engineer should service the cooker,
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.
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Stabilizing brackets must be installed in order to
prevent tipping of the appliance.
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 maximum
temperature and run for 45 minutes.
Make sure the room is well ventilated to the outside (see
‘Ventilation’ below). People with respiratory or allergy
problems should vacate the area for this brief period.
Ventilation
The use of a 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
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Do not modify this appliance.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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Children or infirm persons should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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CAUTION: A long term cooking process has to be
supervised from time to time. A short term cooking
process has to be supervised continuously.
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Danger of fire: DO NOT store items on the cooking
surfaces.
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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.
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DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean the cooker.
Always be certain that the controls are in the OFF position
when the oven is not in use, and before attempting to clean
the cooker.
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When the oven is on, DO NOT leave the oven door
open for longer than necessary, otherwise the
control knobs may become very hot.
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While the oven door is open do not let children climb
on the door or sit on it.
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