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SAFETY ADVICE
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Always use dry oven gloves when removing items from the oven.
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Always be careful when operating the cooker and take care to avoid touching hot
elements inside the oven.
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Always ensure that the cables of other household appliances used near the working
cooker are away from its hot elements. Ensure also that the cables are not trapped by
the oven door.
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Always keep the oven door closed when the cooker is not in use.
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Always place pans centrally on the hob burners and position them so that the handles
cannot accidentally be caught or become heated by other burners.
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Always keep the cooker clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.
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Always allow the cooker to cool before cleaning.
NEVER:
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Never leave children unsupervised where the cooker is installed as the appliance will
get hot during and after use.
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Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the cooker.
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Never store items above the cooker that children may attempt to reach.
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Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing them to burst.
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Never store chemicals, food stuffs, pressurised containers in the cabinets above or
next to the cooker.
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Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid. DO NOT LEAVE
UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING!
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Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.
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Never use the cooker as a room heater.
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Never dry clothes or place other items on or near the hob or oven door.
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Never wear garments with long flowing sleeves whilst cooking.
NOTE!
The use of a gas cooker results in the production of heat and moisture in the room
in which it is installed. Always ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated.
INSTALLATION
POSITION
After unpacking the cooker ensure that there is no visible damage. If the cooker has been
damaged during transit, do not use it. After reading any information stickers, remove them
from oven door, burners or pan supports.
All packaging materials should be discarded according to your local authority
regulations and not left within the reach of children as they are a potential safety
hazard.
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