should be kept away.
CAUTION
• This appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in
order to avoid overheating.
• The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking
process has to be supervised continuously.
• The use of a 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, for example opening of a window, or more
effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical
ventilation where present.
• This appliance is for cooking purposes only. It must not be used for
other purposes, for example room heating.
• (Gas through glass models only) In case of hotplate glass
breakage, immediately shut 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.
• Fire Safety Advice
If you do have a re in the kitchen, don’t take any risks - get everyone out of your home and call the Fire
Brigade.
Ifyouhaveanelectricalreinthekitchenandyouconsideritsafetodoso:
• Pull the plug out, or switch off the power at the fuse box - this may be enough to stop the re immedi-
ately
• Smother the re with a re blanket, or use a dry powder or carbon dioxide extinguisher
• Remember: never use water on an electrical or cooking oil re.
• Other Safety Advice
• Servicing should be carried out only by authorised personnel.
• Do not operate the appliance without the glass panel correctly tted.
• There is a risk of electric shock, so always make sure you have turned off and unplugged your
appliance before starting. Always allow the product to cool down before you change a bulb.
• Do not modify the outer panels of this appliance in any way.
• This appliance must be earthed.
• The appliance must never be disconnected from the mains supply during use, as this will seriously
affect the safety and performance, particularly in relation to surface temperatures becoming hot and
gas operated parts not working efciently. The cooling fan (if tted) is designed to run on after the
control knob has been switched off.
• GAS WARNING! - If you smell gas: Do not try to light any appliance, Do not touch any electrical
switch. Contact your local gas supplier immediately.
