SAFETY
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
eective 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, shut immediately o 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.
• Ensure shelving is correctly installed. See the sections on the shelf
runners and shelf location within this book.
• 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.
Ifyouhaveanelectricalreinthekitchen:
• Pull the plug out, or switch o the power at the fuse box - this may
be enough to stop the re immediately
• 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 o and unplugged your appliance. Always allow the product
to cool down before you change the bulb.
• Do not modify the outer panels of this appliance in any way.