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Important safety information – Electrolux EKG6046/EKG6047 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

These warnings are provided in the interests of your
safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of
paramount importance. If you are unsure about any
of the information in this book contact the Customer
Care Department.

INSTALLATION

The appliance must be installed according to the
instructions supplied. The installation work must be
undertaken by a competent person as stated in the
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations current
editions and the IEE Wiring Regulations.
The appliance should be serviced by an authorised
Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare
parts should be used.
It is important that the appliance is suitable for your
gas supply. Your installer should check the rating
plate.
Make sure that a stability chain is fitted.
The appliance must be installed in an adequately
ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a base, measures
must be taken to prevent the appliance from slipping
from the base.
This appliance is heavy and care

must

be taken

when moving it.

Do not

attempt to lift or move this appliance by the

handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the appliance
must be removed before the appliance is used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
the appliance in any way.
After installation please dispose of the packaging
with due regard for safety and the environment. Your
local authority can arrange this.

CHILD SAFETY

Do not

allow children to play with any part of the

packaging.

Do not

allow children to sit or climb on the drop

down doors.
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Young children must

not

be allowed to tamper with

the controls or play near or with the appliance.

CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot when the
grill is in use. Young children should be kept
away.

DURING USE

This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
This appliance has been designed for domestic use
to cook edible foodstuffs only and must

not

be used

for any other purposes.


Take great care when heating fats and oils as they
will ignite if they become too

hot.

When you are lighting any burner check that it is lit
before you leave the appliance. When turning off a
burner,

do not

leave the appliance until the flame

has gone out.
Never place plastic or any other material that may
melt in or on the oven.

Do not

leave the grill pan handle in position when

grilling as it will become

hot

.

Always support the grill pan when it is in the
withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
Always use oven gloves to remove and place food in
the oven.

Ensure

cooking utensils are large enough to contain

foods to prevent spillages and boil overs.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching the heating elements
inside the oven.

Ensure

that all vents are not obstructed to ensure

ventilation of the oven cavity.

Never

line any part of the appliance with foil.

Always

stand back from the appliance when

opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam
or heat to release.

Never leave the appliance unattended when the
oven doors are open.
Do not

place sealed cans or aerosols inside the

oven. They may explode if they are heated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in the

OFF

position

when not in use.

Do not

stand on the appliance or on the open oven

doors.

Do not

hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the

appliance or its handles.

Do not

use this appliance if it is in contact with

water.

Never

operate it with wet hands.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance
should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of
fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire
especially in the grill pan.
Do not

leave cookware containing foodstuffs, e.g.

fat or oil in the appliance in case it is inadvertently
switched on.

Do not

disconnect the appliance from the gas

supply if the supply pipe does not have a bayonet
connection as described in the installation section. If
this is the case contact the person who installed the
appliance.

Always

allow the appliance to cool before switching

off at the wall prior to carrying out any
cleaning/maintenance work.
Only clean this appliance in accordance with the
instructions given in this book.