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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED
These instructions are valid if the country
symbol appears on the appliance. If the symbol
does not appear on the appliance, please refer to
the technical instructions which will provide the
necessary instructions concerning modification of
the appliance to the conditions of use of the
country.
CAUTION : Use of the gas cooking appliance
results in the production of heat, moisture and
products of combustion in the room in which
it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well
ventilated, especially when the appliance is in
use: 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, such
as opening a window, or more effective ventilation,
for example increasing the level of mechanical
ventilation (if possible).
Failure to follow the information in this manual exactly may cause a
fire or explosion, resulting in property damage or personal injury.
Before using the appliance, read these safety
instructions.
Keep them nearby for future
reference.
These instructions and the appliance itself provide
important safety warnings, to be observed at all
times. The manufacturer declines any liability for
failure to observe these safety instructions, for
inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect
setting of controls.
WARNING: If the hob surface is cracked, do not
use the appliance
–
risk of electric shock.
WARNING: Danger of fire : Do not store items
on the cooking surfaces.
CAUTION: The cooking process has to be
supervised. A short cooking process has to be
supervised continuously.
WARNING: Leaving the hob unattended when
cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous
–
risk of
fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but
switch off the appliance and then cover the flames
e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
Do not use the hob as a work surface or support.
Keep clothes or other flammable materials away
from the appliance, until all the components have
cooled down completely
–
risk of fire.
Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept
away from the appliance. Young children (3-8
years) should be kept away from the appliance
unless continuously supervised. Children from 8
years old and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge can use this appliance
only if they are supervised or have been given
instructions on safe use and understand the
hazards involved. Children must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be carried out by children without supervision.
CAUTION : In case of hotplate glass breakage:-
shut immediately off all burners and any electrical
heating element and isolate the appliance from
the power supply; - do not touch the appliance
surface; -do not use the appliance
The glass lid can break in if it is heated up.
Turn off all the burners and the electric
plates before closing the lid. Do not shout
down lid when burner alight
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible
parts become hot during use. Care should be taken
to avoid touching heating elements. Children less
than 8 years of age must be kept away unless
continuously supervised
Never leave the appliance unattended during
use. If the appliance is suitable for probe usage,
only use a temperature probe recommended for
this oven - risk of fire.
Keep clothes or other flammable materials
away from the appliance, until all the components
have cooled down completely - risk of fire. Always
be vigilant when cooking foods rich in fat, oil or
when adding alcoholic beverages - risk of fire. Use
oven gloves to remove pans and accessories. At
the end of cooking, open the door with caution,
allowing hot air or steam to escape gradually
before accessing the cavity - risk of burns. Do not
obstruct hot air vents at the front of the oven - risk
of fire.
Exercise caution when the oven door is in the
open or down position, to avoid hitting the door.
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to
be operated by means of an external switching
device, such as a timer, or separate remote
controlled system.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels, bed & breakfast and other residential
environments.
No other use is permitted (e.g. heating rooms).
This appliance is not for professional use. Do
not use the appliance outdoors.
Do not store explosive or flammable
substances (e.g. gasoline or aerosol cans) inside or
near the appliance - risk of fire.
Use pots and pans with bottoms the same
width as that of the burners or slightly larger (see
specific table). Make sure pots on the grates do
not protrude beyond the edge of the hob.
Improper use of the grids can result in damage
to the hob: do not position the grids upside down
or slide them across the hob.
