AGA APRO48DFSS, User Manual

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General Safety Instructions

This appliance must be installed by a competent person in 

accordance with the installation instructions. The installation 

must comply with the relevant regulations and also the local 

electricity supply company requirements.
This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only. Use for 

any other purpose could invalidate any warranty or liability 

claim.
The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production 

of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. 

Ensure that 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 a window, or 

more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of 

mechanical ventilation where present.

This appliance should not be installed with any 

ventilation system that blows air downward toward the 

gas cooking appliance. This type of ventilation system 

may cause ignition and combustion problems with the 

gas cooking appliance resulting in personal injury or 

unintended operation. Ventilating systems that direct the 

air upwards can be used.

The range should be serviced by a qualified service engineer 

and only approved parts used. Have the installer show you 

the location of the range circuit breaker. Mark it for easy 

reference. Always allow the range to cool and then switch 

off at the circuit breaker before cleaning or carrying out any 

maintenance work, unless specified otherwise in this guide.

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All parts of the range become hot with use and will 

retain heat even after you have stopped cooking.

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Take care when touching range, to minimize the 

possibility of burns, always be certain that the 

controls are in the OFF position and that it is cool 

before attempting to clean the range.

Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe 

spills on a hot surface, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some 

cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Clean only parts listed in this guide. 
In the interests of hygiene and safety the range should be 

kept clean at all times as a build up in fats and other food 

stuff could result in a fire.
Always keep combustible wall coverings or curtains etc. a safe 

distance away from your range. 

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DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of the range 

while it is in use.

Do not store or use combustible materials, or flammable 

liquids in the vicinity of this appliance. 
Take great care when heating fats and oils, as they will ignite 

if they get too hot.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent 

overheating fat beyond the smoking point. 

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Never leave a deep fry pan unattended. Always 

heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats. Deep fry pans 

should be only a maximum of one third full of fat. 

Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spill over 

when food is added. If you use a combination of oils 

or fats in frying, stir them together before heating, 

or as the fats melt. 

Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen 

foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble 

up and over the sides of the pan. Carefully watch for spills or 

overheating of foods when frying at high or medium high 

temperatures. Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a 

deep fry pan. Wait until the fat is cool. 
When cooking foods with high water content (e.g. oven fries) 

there may be some steam visible at the rear grille.
Take care when opening the oven door, as there may be a 

momentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened. 

Stand well back and allow any steam to disperse.
When an oven is on, do not use the top of the flue (the holes 

along the back of the range) for warming plates, dishes, 

drying dish towels or softening butter.
When using an electrical appliance near the cooktop, be sure 

that the cord of the appliance does not come into contact 

with the cooktop.
Take care that no water seeps into the appliance.
Make sure that your kitchen is well ventilated at all times. Use 

extractor fans or hoods when installed.
The range is designed for cooking foods only and must not 

be used for any other purpose.
The oven should NOT be used for heating the kitchen: not 

only does this waste fuel but the control knobs may become 

overheated.
When the oven is on DO NOT leave the oven door open for 

longer than necessary.
The specification of this range should not be altered.
This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it.
When the range is not in use ensure that the control knobs 

are in the off position.