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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Safety definitions
Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words
used in this manual.
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as
a result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur
as a result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE:
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advi-
sory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
1.2 General information
¡ Read this manual carefully.
¡ Keep the manual and the product information in a safe
place for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in
transit.
1.3 Intended use
The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly in-
stalled according to the installation instructions. The in-
staller is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works
perfectly at its installation location.
Only use this appliance:
¡ for cooking purposes.
¡ Under supervision. Never leave the appliance unat-
tended when cooking for short periods.
¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a resi-
dential environment.
Do not use the appliance:
¡ On boats or in vehicles.
¡ as a room heater.
¡ This appliance is not intended for operation with an ex-
ternal time switch or external remote control.
Call Customer Service if you want to convert your appli-
ance to a different type of gas.
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1.4 Restriction on user group
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
When children become old enough to use the appliance, it
is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to
ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by quali-
fied persons.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
1.5 Safe use
WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been
designed to be safe and reliable.
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Read all instructions carefully before use. These pre-
cautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, and injury to persons.
When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precau-
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tions must be followed, including those in the following
pages.
WARNING
Overheated materials can cause fire or burns.
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
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come in contact with a hot surface element, burner or
grate.
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Do not allow pans to boil dry.
Set the burner control so that the flame does not extend
beyond the bottom of the pan.
Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air
vents do not push the flames so that they extend beyond
the edges of the pan.
During a power failure, only the cooktop burners can be lit
manually.
Unattended cooking on a cooktop with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in a fire.
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Do not leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
A fire could occur during cooking.
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Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.