Rangemaster 110 Ceramic User's Manual & Installation Instructions

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11. Before You Start...This User Guide covers a number of different models.Although some of the illustrations will look different toyour particular model the functions will be the same. Wehope the meaning is clear.Your cooker should give you many years of trouble-freecooking if installed and operated correctly. It is importantthat you read this section before you start, particularly if youhave not used a ceramic cooker before.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 MaintenanceIn the UK the electrical installation should be in accordancewith BS 7671. Otherwise, all installations must be inaccordance with the relevant instructions in this booklet, withthe relevant national and local regulations, and with the localelectricity supply companies’ requirements.Make sure that the cooker is wired in and switched on.Set the clock to make sure that all the ovens are functional –see the relevant section in this manual.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 an odour. Thisshould stop after use.Before using your cooker for the first time, make sure that allpacking materials 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 30 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.VentilationThe use of a cooking appliance results in the productionof heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed.Therefore, make sure that the kitchen is well ventilated:keep natural ventilation holes open or install a poweredcookerhood that vents outside. If you have several hotplateson, or use the cooker for a long time, open a window or turnon an extractor fan.Personal Safetynn DO NOT modify this appliance.nn This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children) with reduced physical, sensoryor mental capabilities, or lack of experience andknowledge, unless they have been given supervisionor instruction concerning use of the appliance by aperson responsible for their safety.nn Children or infirm persons should be supervised tomake sure that they do not play with the appliance.nn CAUTION: A long term cooking process has to besupervised from time to time. A short term cookingprocess has to be supervised continuously.nn Danger of fire: DO NOT store items on the cookingsurfaces.nn To avoid overheating, DO NOT install the cookerbehind a decorative door.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 DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean the cooker.Always be certain that the controls are in the OFF positionwhen the oven is not in use, and before attempting to cleanthe 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.Always keep combustible materials, e.g. curtains, andflammable liquids a safe distance away from your cooker.nn DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of the cookerwhile it is on.Use dry oven gloves when applicable – using damp glovesmight result in steam burns when you touch a hot surface.Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a glove – itmight catch fire if brought into contact with a hot surface.nn NEVER operate the cooker with wet hands.nn DO NOT use aluminium foil to cover shelves, liningsor the oven roof.nn NEVER heat unopened food containers. Pressurebuild up may make the containers burst and causeinjury.nn DO NOT use unstable saucepans. Always make surethat you position the handles away from the edge ofthe hotplate.