2This appliance complies with the followingE.E.C. Directives:* 73/23 - 90/683 (Low VoltageDirective);* 93/68 (General Directives);* 89/336 (Electromagnetical CompatibilityDirective);* 90/396 (Gas Appliances),and subsequent modificationsImportant Safety InformationYou MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you needassistance, contact our Customer Care Department on 08705 727727Installation• 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.• For appliances installed in the Republic of Irelandplease refer to NSAI-Domestic Gas InstallationsI.S.813 Current Editions and the ETCI Rules forElectrical Installations. Remove all packaging before using the hob. Ensure that the gas and electrical supply complieswith the type stated on the rating plate, located nearthe gas supply pipe. Do not attempt to modify the hob in any way.Child Safety This hob is designed to be operated by adults. Donot allow children to play near or with the hob. The hob gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until it has cooled. Children can also injure themselves by pulling pansor pots off the hob.During Use This hob is intended for domestic cooking only. It isnot designed for commercial or industrial purposes. 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. When using the hob for a long period of time, theventilation should be improved, by opening a windowor increasing the extractor speed. Do not use this hob if it is in contact with water.Do not operate the hob with wet hands. Ensure the control knobs are in the ‘OFF’ positionwhen not in use. When using other electrical appliances, ensure thecable does not come into contact with the hot surfacesof the cooking appliance. Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used onthe hob as unstable pans can cause an accident bytipping or spillage. Never leave the hob unattended when cooking withoil and fats. Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob. Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may beaffected by heat and should not be stored above orbelow the hob unit.Service This hob should only be repaired or serviced by anauthorised Service Engineer and only genuineapproved spare parts should be used.Environmental Information After installation, please dispose of the packaging withdue regard to safety and the environment. When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable,by cutting off the cable.The symbol on the product or on its packagingindicates that this product may not be treated ashousehold waste. Instead it shall be handed over tothe applicable collection point for the recycling ofelectrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring thisproduct is disposed of correctly, you will help preventpotential negative consequences for the environmentand human health, which could otherwise be causedby inappropriate waste handling of this product. Formore detailed information about recycling of thisproduct, please contact your local city office, yourhousehold waste disposal service or the shop whereyou purchased the product.