Falcon 210 GEO T DL User Manual

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18General Safety InstructionsIn the UK:The hotplate must be installed by a Gas Saferegistered 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 thegasCall your gas supplier.If you are using natural gas in the UK ring theNational Grid:0800 111 999This appliance is designed for domesticcooking only. Use for any other purpose couldinvalidate any warranty or liability claim.The use of a gas cooking appliance resultsin the production of heat and moisture inthe room in which it is used. Ensure thatthe kitchen is well ventilated: keep naturalventilation holes open or install a mechanicalventilation device, (mechanical extractorhood).Prolonged intensive use may call for additionalventilation, for example opening a window.Use extractor fans or hoods when fitted.The cooker should be serviced by a qualifiedservice engineer and only approved spare partsused. Have the installer show you the locationof the cooker control switch. Mark it for easyreference. Always allow the cooker to cooland then switch off at the mains and beforecleaning or carrying out any maintenancework, unless specified otherwise in this guide.All parts of the cooker become hot withuse and will retain heat even after you havestopped cooking.Take care when touching cooker, to minimizethe possibility of burns, always be certain thatthe controls are in the OFF position and that itis cool before attempting to clean the cooker.Use dry oven gloves when applicable - usingdamp gloves might result in steam burns whenyou touch a hot surface. Never operate thecooker with wet hands.Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in placeof a glove. They might catch fire if they touch ahot surface.Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth isused to wipe spills on a hot surface, be carefulto avoid steam burns. Some cleansers canproduce noxious fumes if applied to a hotsurface.Do not use unstable saucepans and positionthe handles away from the edge of thehotplate.Babies, toddlers and young children should notbe allowed near the cooker at any time. Theyshould never be allowed to sit or stand on anypart of the appliance. Teach them not to playwith controls or any other part of the cooker.Never store anything of interest to children incabinets above a cooker - children climbing onthe cooker to reach them could be seriouslyinjured.Clean only parts listed in this guide.In the interests of hygiene and safety thecooker should be kept clean at all times asa build up in fats and other food stuff couldresult in a fire.Always keep combustible wall coverings orcurtains etc. a safe distance away from yourcooker.Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of thecooker while it is in on.Do not store or use combustible materials,or flammable liquids in the vicinity of thisappliance.