20Have the installer show you the location of thecooker control switch. Mark it for easy reference.Always allow the cooker to cool and then switchoff at the mains and before cleaning or carryingout any maintenance work, unless specifi edotherwise in this guide.All parts of the cooker become hot with useand 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 it iscool before attempting to clean the cooker. Avoidtouching heating elements.Use dry oven gloves when applicable -using damp gloves might result in steamburns when you touch a hot surface. Neveroperate the cooker with wet hands.Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in placeof a glove. They might catch fi re if they touch ahot surface.Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or clothis used to wipe spills on a hot surface,be careful to avoid steam burns. Somecleansers can produce noxious fumes ifapplied to a hot surface.Do not use unstable saucepans and position thehandles away from the edge of the hotplate.The appliance is not intended for unsuperviseduse by young children or infirm persons.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 the cookershould be kept clean at all times as a build up infats and other food stuff could result in a fi re.Always keep combustible wall coverings orcurtains etc. a safe distance away from yourGeneral Safety InstructionsIn the UK the cooker must be installed by aCORGI registered engineer.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 fl amesDo 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 999DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITYOF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS INOPERATION.WHERE THIS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED INMARINE CRAFT OR IN CARAVANS, IT SHALLNOT BE USED AS A SPACE HEATER.This appliance is designed for domesticcooking only. Use for any other purposecould invalidate any warranty or liabilityclaim.The use of a gas cooking appliance results inthe production of heat and moisture in the roomin which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchenis well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holesopen or install a mechanical ventilation device,(mechanical extractor hood).Prolonged intensive use of the appliancemay call for additional ventilation, for exampleopening a window, or more effective ventilation,for example increasing the level of mechanicalventilation where present.The cooker should be serviced by an AuthorisedPerson and only approved spare parts used.