Falcon Mercury 1082 Induction User's Manual & Installation Instructions

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11. Before You Start...Thank you for buying a this cooker. It should give you manyyears of trouble-free cooking if installed and operatedcorrectly. It is important that you read this section before youstart, particularly if you have not used an induction cookerbefore.nn This appliance is designed for domestic cookingonly. Using it for any other purpose could invalidateany warranty or liability claim. In particular, theoven should NOT be used for heating the kitchen –besides invalidating claims this wastes fuel and mayoverheat the control knobs.Installation and MaintenanceThis appliance must be installed in accordance with therelevant instructions in this booklet, with the relevantnational and local regulations, and with the local electricitysupply companies’ requirements.Make sure that the cooker is wired in and switched on.The hob control display will flash for about 2 secondsduring first power setting – this is normal.The cooker should be serviced only by a qualified serviceengineer, and only approved spare parts should be used.Always allow the cooker to cool and then switch it off at themains before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance work,unless specified otherwise in this guide.Peculiar SmellsWhen you first use your cooker it may give off a slight odour.This should stop after use.Before using for the first time, make sure that all packingmaterials have been removed and then, to dispelmanufacturing odours, turn the ovens to 200 °C and run for atleast an hour.Before using the grill for the first time you should also turn onthe grill and run for 15 minutes with the grill pan in position,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 or allergyproblems should vacate the area for this brief period.Ventilationnn CAUTION: The use of a cooking appliance results inthe production of heat and moisture in the room inwhich it is installed. Therefore, make sure that thekitchen is well ventilated – keep natural ventilationholes open or install a powered cooker hood thatvents outside. If you have several hotplates on, oruse the cooker for a long time, open a window orturn on an extractor fan.Personal SafetyImportant information for pacemaker and implantedinsulin pump users: The functions of this hob comply withthe applicable European standards on electromagneticinterference. If you are fitted with a pacemaker orimplanted insulin pump and are concerned please consultyour doctor for medical advice.nn DO NOT modify this appliance.nn This appliance can be used by children aged from 8years and above and persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experienceand knowledge if they have been given supervisionor instruction concerning use of the appliance ina safe way and understand the hazards involved.Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaningand user maintenance shall not be made by childrenwithout supervision.nn WARNING: The appliance and its accessible partsbecome hot during use and will retain heat evenafter you have stopped cooking. Care should betaken to avoid touching heating elements. Childrenless than 8 years of age shall be kept away unlesscontinuously supervised.nn This appliance is not intended for use by youngchildren or infirm persons unless they have beenadequately supervised by a responsible person tomake sure that they can use the appliance safely.nn DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean the cooker.nn When the hob is in use keep magnetic items, such ascredit and debit cards, floppy disk, calculators, etc.away.nn Accessible parts will become hot during use and willretain heat even after you have stopped cooking.Keep babies and children away from the cooker andnever wear loose-fitting or hanging clothes whilethe appliance is in use.nn Always be certain that the controls are in the OFFposition when the oven is not in use, and beforeattempting to clean the cooker.nn Take care when touching the marked cooking areasof the hob.nn When the oven is on, DO NOT leave the oven dooropen for longer than necessary, otherwise thecontrol knobs may become very hot.nn When using the grill, make sure that the grill panis in position and pushed fully in, otherwise thecontrol knobs may become very hot.nn Note that this appliance has a cooling fan. When theoven or grill is in operation the fan will run to coolthe fascia and control knobs.DocNo.015-0306 - Introduction - Induction - Single cavity