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2.2 INSTALLATION SAFETY
2.2.1 Installation must meet national or local regulations. Attention must be paid to safety
(installation & use) regulations, health and safety at work act, local and national
building regulations, fire precautions act.
2.2.2 The installer must instruct the responsible person(s) of the correct operation and
maintenance of the appliance.
2.2.3 2.2.4 Put a documented system in place for periodic inspections, testing and
maintenance of electrical appliances. Check that the fixed electrical installation has
been inspected and tested by a competent electrical contractor (e.g. NICEIC-
approved or ECA member) as prescribed in BS7671, within the last 5 years.
2.3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
2.3.1 To prevent shocks, this appliance must be earthed.
2.3.2 This unit is fitted with an equipotential connection at the rear on the base.
2.3.3 Before attempting any maintenance, isolate the appliance at the mains switch and
take steps to ensure that it is not inadvertently switched on.
2.3.4 We recommend, Supplementary electrical protection with the use of a type A
residual current device (RCD).
2.3.5 We recommend fixed wiring appliances incorporate a locally situated switch
disconnector to connect to, which is easily accessible for switching off and safe
isolation purposes. The switch disconnector must meet the specification
requirements of IEC 60947.
2.4 FIRE SAFETY
Appliances can present various hazards in the catering environment if not correctly used,
operated, and maintained. Hazards including fire, burns from hot pans, contact with hot surfaces,
fumes from boiling cleaning chemicals, eye injuries from splashes and slips from oil spillages.
Operator Competency and Training
2.4.1 Ensure you are trained in the safe and proper use of the appliance and know how to
turn it off and switch the power off at the mains.
2.4.2 Ensure you are familiar with the kitchen fire safety procedures and the location and
proper use of correct fire safety equipment.
Fire Safety Equipment
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