21General Safety InstructionsIn the UK:-The hotplate must be installed by a CORGIregistered engineer.In the Republic of Ireland:-The installation must be carried out by aCompetent Person.The installation must be in accordance with theinstallation instructions and comply with therelevant regulations and also the local gas andelectricity supply companies’ requirements.If you smell gasDon’t turn electric switches on or off.Don’t smokeDon’t use naked flamesDo turn off the gas at the meter or cylinderDo open doors and windows to get rid of the gasCall your gas supplier.If you are using natural gas in the UK ring BritishGas - Trans Co on0800 111 999This appliance is designed for domestic cookingonly. Use for any other purpose could invalidate anywarranty or liability claim.The use of a gas cooking appliance results in theproduction of heat and moisture in the room inwhich it is used. Ensure that the kitchen is wellventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open orinstall a mechanical ventilation device, (mechanicalextractor hood).Prolonged intensive use may call for additionalventilation, for example opening a window. Useextractor fans or hoods when fitted.The cooker should be serviced by a qualified serviceengineer and only approved spare parts used. Havethe installer show you the location of the cookercontrol switch. Mark it for easy reference. Alwaysallow the cooker to cool and then switch off atthe mains and before cleaning or carrying out anymaintenance work, unless specified otherwise inthis guide.All parts of the cooker become hot with use andwill retain heat even after you have stoppedcooking.Take care when touching cooker, to minimize thepossibility of burns, always be certain that thecontrols are in the OFF position and that it is coolbefore attempting to clean the cooker.Use dry oven gloves when applicable - using dampgloves might result in steam burns when you toucha hot surface. Never operate the cooker with wethands.Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place ofa glove. They might catch fire if they touch a hotsurface.Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is usedto wipe spills on a hot surface, be careful to avoidsteam burns. Some cleansers can produce noxiousfumes if applied to a hot surface.Do not use unstable saucepans and position thehandles away from the edge of the hotplate.Babies, toddlers and young children should not beallowed near the cooker at any time. They shouldnever be allowed to sit or stand on any part of theappliance. Teach them not to play with controls orany other part of the cooker.Never store anything of interest to children incabinets above a cooker - children climbing on thecooker to reach them could be seriously injured.Clean only parts listed in this guide.In the interests of hygiene and safety the cookershould be kept clean at all times as a build up in fatsand other food stuff could result in a fire.Always keep combustible wall coverings or curtainsetc. a safe distance away from your cooker.Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the cookerwhile it is in on.Do not store or use combustible materials, orflammable liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick upa flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother aflaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pancompletely with a well fitting lid or baking tray. Ifavailable use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.