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Safety and warnings
WARNING!
Hot Surface Hazard
This appliance becomes hot during use.
Do not touch the cooktop components, burners, trivets/pan supports or the
stainless steel base when hot.
Before cleaning, turn the burners off and make sure the whole cooktop is cool.
Always turn the burner off before moving the SimmerMat and handle the hot
SimmerMat with tongs and/or pot holders
Failure to do so could result in burns and scalds.
WARNING!
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop.
Do not spray aerosols near the cooktop during use.
Failure to do so may result in death or electrical shock.
Important safety precautions
Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children.
Children, or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance, should have a
responsible person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that they can use
the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.
This appliance should be connected to a circuit that incorporates an isolating switch providing
full disconnection from the electricity supply.
Do not stand or place heavy objects on this appliance.
Do not use an asbestos mat or decorative covers between the flame and the saucepan as this may
cause serious damage to your cooktop.
Do not place aluminium foil or plastic dishes on the cooktop burners.
Do not let large saucepans or frying pans overlap the bench as this can deflect heat onto your
benchtop and damage the surface.
Do not let large saucepans, frying pans or woks push any other pans aside. This could make them
unstable or deflect heat onto your benchtop and damage the surface.
Do not use a steam cleaner for cleaning this cooktop.
Saucepan handles may be hot to touch. Ensure saucepan handles do not overhang other gas
burners that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children.
If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by an authorised person. Ensure
that the electrical connection plug is accessible after installation.
Where this gas cooktop is installed in marine craft or in a caravan, it shall not be used as a space
heater.
The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in
which it is installed. Ensure the kitchen is well ventilated. Keep natural ventilation holes open or
install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example opening of
a window, or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation
where present.
