Models Of Gas Hobs; Safety Guidelines - Fagor 6CFI-4GLS Manual

1.3 MODELS OF GAS HOBS

1.4 SAFETY GUIDELINES

The appliance should be operated by adults only; do not allow children to play nearor
fiddle with the hob.
 The appliance should be installed in compliance with the relevant laws in force and with
the instructions contained in this manual. Do not install the appliance near flammable
materials such as curtains, towels etc.
 After the appliance is switched off, the ovens, electric plate, pan supports and pans with
food remain hot for quite some time. Please pay special attention to children and do not
allow them to come near the hob or touch the pans placed on it.
 Ensure that the cables of other household appliances used near the working appliance
are far from hot burners and electric plate.
 Always use protective gloves when removing items from the hob.
 Do not place dented or unstable pans on pan supports as they may topple over and flood
the burners or plate.
 Never leave the appliance with lit burners unattended, particularly when frying, as
overheated fat may catch fire
 Before removing the pans from the burners reduce the flame or switch it off completely.
 Never use the appliance as a room heater.
 In the event of the escape of gas:
– immediately close the valve on the gas supply system or cylinder,
– ventilate the room thoroughly,
– call gas emergency service.
 In the meantime DO NOT!
– light matches, smoke cigarettes,
– turn on or off electric appliances (radio, doorbell, light switch) or mechanic
appliances generating sparks
 If the gas escaping from a leaky gas cylinder valve catches fire
– place a wet blanket on the cylinder to cool the cylinder down,
– close the cylinder valve.
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