6
WARNINGS
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE
INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY, YOU MUST READ
THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THE APPLIANCE.
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults only.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with t h e
controls or play with or near the product.
Any installation work must be undertaken by a qualified
electrician or competent person. The appliance must be
installed according to the instructions.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the
product in any way.
This product should be serviced by an authorised Service
Engineer and only genuine approved spare
p a r t s
should be used. Details of servicing arrange-ments are
supplied.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inex-perienced
persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning.
Refer to your local Service Centre. Always insist on
approved spare parts. Details of servicing arrangements
are supplied.
Always ensure that all control knobs are in the "off"
position when not in use.
Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will
ignite if they become too hot.
For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance should be
kept clean at all times. A built-up of fats or other
foodstuffs could result in a fire.
Do not leave utensils containing foodstuffs e.g. fat or oil
on the appliance in case it is inadvertently switched on.
This product has been designed for cooking edible
foodstuffs only, and must not be used for any other
purposes.
Always switch off the isolator switch at the cooker point
and allow the appliance to cool before any maintenance
or cleaning work is carried out.
Only clean this appliance in accordance with the
instructions given in this book.
This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when
moving it.
Cookers and hobs become very hot with use, and retain
their heat for a long period of time after use.
You must therefore take care when using the appliance.
Supervise childen at all times and do not allow them to
touch the cooker or hob surface or be in the vicinty of the
appliance until it has cooled after use.
Ensure that all packaging, both inside and (where
applicable) outside the appliance is removed before
the appliance is used.
If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the heated
area on the hob the handle may become hot. Ensure
that you protect your hand before touching the handle.
Never cook directly on the hob surface without a
saucepan/cooking utensil. Never place plastic or any
other material which may melt on the hob surface.
Always carefully lift saucepans on and off the hob. This
will prevent accidents caused by spillage and will also
keep cleaning to a minimum. Similarly ensure sauce-
pans and cooking utensils are large enough to contain
foods to prevent spillages and boil overs.
Unstable or misshapen pans are dangerous and should
not be used on the hotplate as unstable pans
may tip or spill and cause an accident. You must follow
the recommendations for saucepans given in
this book.
For ceramic hobs - Do not use the appliance if the
ceramic glass is damaged. Contact your Customer
Service Centre. Details supplied in this book.
Do not place heavy weights on the ceramic glass.
Do not heat sealed cans or aerosols on the hob. They
may explode if they are heated.
Do not stand on the appliance.
Do not hang towels or dishcloths from the appliance.
Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water.
Similarly never operate it with wet hands.
