Fagor IO-HOB-0992 Instruction Manual page 29

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
● This appliance must be installed in accordance with the applicable regulations and used
only in a well-ventilated room. Before you install and use the appliance, carefully read the
operating instructions.
● Children shall not play with the appliance.
Hot burners, grids, pots with hot liquids may cause burns to children.
● Make sure that the power cords of other equipment do not touch any hot surfaces of the
appliance.
● The power cord wall plug should be accessible after appliance has been installed.
● Do not install the appliance near the cooling equipment.
● Do not leave the appliance unattended while cooking. Oils and fats may catch fire due to
overheating.
● Make sure that liquids do not boil over onto the burners.
● If there is damage to the appliance it can be reused after the defect is repaired by a trained
professional.
● Do not open the valve on the gas connection or the valve on the gas cylinder before you
make sure that all valves are closed.
● Do not allow liquids to boil over onto the burners and avoid burner contamination. Soiled
burners must be cleaned and dried immediately after cooling.
● Do not place pots directly on the burners.
● Do not place pots weighing more than 5 kg on the grid over one burner or more than 25 kg
on the entire grid. Do not place one pot on two burners.
● Do not hit the knobs or burners.
● Persons without proper qualifications and training must not make any alterations or repair
the appliance.
● Do not open the gas valves if you do not have a lighted match or an igniter in your hand.
● Do not extinguish the flame by blowing.
● Do not alter the appliance to allow it to be used with a different type of gas, or move the
appliance to another place nor make any modifications in the gas supply system. These
must be carried out by a qualified installer only.
● Do not allow young children and persons who have not read the operating instructions to
use the appliance.
● IF YOU SUSPECT A GAS LEAK, DO NOT:
light matches, smoke, turn on or off any electrical devices (door bell, light switch, etc.) and use
other electrical or mechanical equipment that can produce an electrical or impact spark. In such
a case, immediately close the valve on the gas cylinder or the gas system shut-off valve, ventilate
the room and call a qualified person to remove the cause of the leak.
● In the event of any technical fault, immediately unplug the appliance (following the above rule) and
report the fault to the service centre to be repaired.
● Do not connect any antenna cables, e.g.radio receivers to the gas system
● In the event of ignition of gas escaping from a leaking system, immediately shut off the gas
supply using the shut-off valve.
● In the event of ignition of gas escaping from a leaking gas cylinder valve: cover the cylinder
with a wet blanket to cool it and close the valve on the cylinder. Once cooled, move the gas
cylinder out to the open air. Do not reuse the damaged gas cylinder.
● If you do not use the appliance for a few days, close the gas system main valve, and after
each use in case of a gas cylinder.
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