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o If there are any other fuel burning appliances in the same room
the current edition of BS 5440: Part 2: should be consulted to
determine air vent requirements.
o Ensure that the room containing the cooker is well ventilated,
keep natural ventilation holes or install a mechanical ventilation
device (mechanical cooker hood).
o Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional
ventilation, either by the opening of a window, or by increasing
the level of the mechanical ventilation device (where present).
o This cooker is not fitted with a device for discharging the
products of combustion. Ensure that the ventilation rules and
regulations are followed.
o Excess steam from the oven, vents out at the top back edge of
the cooker, so make sure that the walls behind and near the
cooker are resistant to heat, steam and condensation.
o Your cooker must stand on a flat surface so that when it is in
position the hob is level. When in position check that the cooker
is level by using a spirit level and adjust the 2 feet at the rear
and the 2 feet at the front if necessary.
o Remember that the quantity of air necessary for combustion
must never be less than 2m³/h for each kW of power (see total
power in kW on the appliance rating plate).
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
o It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent
persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety
Installation and Use Regulations.
o It is in your interest and that of safety to ensure compliance with
the law.
o In the UK, CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of
practice. The cooker must also be installed in accordance with
the current edition of BS 6172. Failure to install the cooker
correctly could invalidate the warranty, liability claims and lead
to prosecution.
o IMPORTANT: It is a requirement for a stability chain to be
fitted to the appliance. Please see page 32 for more
detailed information on this.
