operating for
the first time
choosing utensils for gas and electric hotplates
Refer to diagram below
installation and service warning
• Only an authorised person must install and service this
appliance. (Certificate of Compliance to be retained)
• In order to avoid tipping of appliance the anti-tilt plate
MUST be installed.
• Appliances requiring connection to 230 – 240V MUST
be earthed.
• An authorised person should inspect product every 5 years.
• This appliance must NOT be installed on a box or
in a closed cupboard.
• It the electrical supply cord is damaged, a qualified
person MUST replace the cord to avoid a hazard or
void your guarantee.
• Surrounding kitchen cabinets MUST withstand 85°C.
• In order to avoid a hazard the installation instructions
MUST be followed.
Before operating first time
1. READ ALL THE Warning and Safety information.
2. Remove all internal boxes and bags from oven.
3. Clean out the oven interior with detergent and hot water
and polish with a soft cloth. DO NOT close oven door
until the oven is completely dry.
4. New appliances can have an odour during first operation.
It is recommended to ‘run in’ the oven before you cook.
Run the oven at 180°C for 2 – 4 hours and ensure that
the room is well ventilated.
5. If your appliance is fitted with solid hotplates, turn heat
setting to high for 3 minutes to fully harden the hotplate
coating.
Apply coating of ‘Shine On’ onto hot plates (Sample
supplied). When necessary to keep element looking good.
GOOD
BAD
(moisture on hotplate)
BAD
(convex base)
BAD
(oversize)
BAD
(recessed base)
BAD
(undersize)
BAD
(no utensil)
GOOD
BAD
(recessed base)
BAD
(convex base)
BAD
(undersize)
BAD
(oversize)
BAD
(moisture on hotplate)
BAD
(no utensil)
4 OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME Chef 540 Upright Cooker