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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
advisory.
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
installed according to the installation instructions. The
installer 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
unattended when cooking for short periods.
¡ For normal household use and in a residential
environment.
Do not use the appliance:
¡ On boats or in vehicles.
¡ as a room heater.
¡ This appliance is not intended for operation with an
external time switch or external remote control.
Call Customer Service if you want to convert your
appliance 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
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning 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
qualified 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.
Read all instructions carefully before use. These
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precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, and injury to persons.
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When using kitchen appliances, basic safety
precautions 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.
Do not leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
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A fire could occur during cooking.
Always have a working smoke detector near the
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kitchen.
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Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,
highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.