2Important Safety InformationYou MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you needassistance, contact our Customer Care Department on 08705 727727Installationz This appliance must be installed and serviced by acompetent person as stated in the Gas Safety(Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editionsand the IEE Wiring Regulations.z For appliances installed in the Republic of Irelandplease refer to NSAI-Domestic Gas InstallationsI.S.813 Current Editions and the ETCI Rules forElectrical Installations.z Remove all packaging before using the hob.z Ensure that the gas and electrical supply complieswith the type stated on the rating plate, located nearthe gas supply pipe.z Do not attempt to modify the hob in any way.Child Safetyz This hob is designed to be operated by adults. Donot allow children to play near or with the hob.z The hob gets hot when it is in use.z Children should be kept away until it has cooled.z Children can also injure themselves by pulling pansor pots off the hob.z This appliance is not intended for use by children orother persons whose physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities or lack of experience and knowledgeprevents them from using the appliance safely withoutsupervision or instruction by a responsible person toensure that they can use the appliance safely.During Usez This hob is intended for domestic cooking only. It isnot designed for commercial or industrial purposes.z When in use a gas cooking appliance will produceheat and moisture in the room in which it has beeninstalled. Ensure there is a continuous air supply,keeping air vents in good condition or installing acooker hood with a venting hose.z When using the hob for a long period time, theventilation should be improved, by opening a windowor increasing the extractor speed.z Do not use this hob if it is in contact with water.Do not operate the hob with wet hands.z Ensure the control knobs are in the ‘OFF’ positionwhen not in use.z When using other electrical appliances, ensure thecable does not come into contact with the hot surfacesof the cooking appliance.z Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used onthe hob as unstable pans can cause an accident bytipping or spillage.z Never leave the hob unattended when cooking withoil and fats.z Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob.z Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may beaffected by heat and should not be stored above orbelow the hob unit.Servicez This hob should only be repaired or serviced by anauthorised Service Engineer and only genuineapproved spare parts should be used.