Falcon Elan User Manual

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3AustraliaBefore you start...Thank you for buying this Elan cooker. It should give you many years' trouble-free cooking if installed and operatedcorrectly. It is therefore important that you read this section before you start, particularly if you have not used adual fuel cooker before.This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only. Using it for any other purpose could invalidate any warrantyor liability claim. In particular, the oven should NOT be used for heating the kitchen - besides invalidating claims,this wastes fuel and may overheat the control knobs.Installation and MaintenanceThe installation must be in accordance with the relevant instructions in this booklet, with the relevant national andlocal regulations, and with the local gas and electricity supply companies’ requirements.Ensure that the gas supply is turned on and that the cooker is wired in and switched on (the cooker needselectricity).Set the clock to ensure that the left hand oven is functional - see the relevant section in this manual. Theright hand oven will function immediately, without the clock having to be set.The cooker should be serviced only by a qualified service engineer, and only approved spare parts should be used.Always allow the cooker to cool and then switch it off at the mains before cleaning or carrying out any maintenancework, unless specified otherwise in this guide.Peculiar smellsWhen you first use your cooker it may give off a slight odour. This should stop after a little use.Before using for the first time, make sure that all packing materials have been removed and then, to dispelmanufacturing odours, turn the ovens to 200°C and run for an hour.Before using the grill for the first time you should also turn on the grill and run for 30 minutes with the grill pan inposition, pushed fully back, and the grill door open.Make sure the room is well ventilated to the outside air (see 'Ventilation' below). People with respiratory orallergy problems should vacate the area for this brief period.If you smell gas• Don’t turn electric switches on or off.• Don’t smoke• Don’t use naked flames• Do turn off the gas at the meter or cylinder• Do open doors and windows to get rid of the gas• Do keep people away from the area affected• Do call your gas supplier.VentilationThe use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it isinstalled. Therefore, ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open or install apowered cooker hood that vents outside. If you have several burners on, or use the cooker for a long time, open awindow or turn on an extractor fan.Personal SafetyAccessible parts will become hot during use and will retain heat even after you have stopped cooking.Keep babies and children away from the cooker and never wear loose-fitting or hanging clothes while theappliance is in use. Always be certain that the controls are in the OFF position when the oven is not in use,and before attempting to clean the cooker.When the oven is on, DO NOT leave the oven door open for longer than necessary - otherwise, the control knobsmay become very hot.