Precautions And General Recommendations - Whirlpool GOA 6423NB Instruction Manual

the manufacturer. This operation must be
performed by a qualified technician who
knows installation and safety regulations in
force.
• The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for any injury to persons or
animals or damage to property arising
from failure to comply with these
requirements.
• When installation is completed, electrical
components must not be accessible to
users.
• Do not touch the appliance with any wet
part of the body and do not operate it
when barefoot.
• This appliance (class 3) has been
designed for domestic cooking purposes

1.1 Precautions and general recommendations

To use the cooktop correctly, read these
instructions and keep them for future
reference.
• Keep the packaging materials (plastic
bags, polystyrene foam, etc.) out of the
reach of children. Accident hazard.
• Check whether the cooktop has not been
damaged during transport and remove
protective film from parts.
• Install the cooktop in a well-ventilated
room according to local regulations.
Carefully read instructions before installing
and using your cooktop.
• Gas and supply pressure adjustments are
indicated on the data plate/characteristics
located under the cooktop.
To use a different type of gas refer to
"Instructions to convert to different types
of gases".
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only. Never use it to heat or warm the
room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of
the cooktop. The manufacturer declines all
responsibility for inappropriate use or
incorrect setting of knobs.
• This appliance must not be used by
people with reduced physical, sensorial or
mental capacity (including children) or who
lack knowledge or experience unless they
are supervised or instructed by the person
responsible for their safety.
• Children must be watched not to play with
the appliance.
• The use of a gas cooktop produces heat
and humidity in the room. Make sure the
room is well-ventilated, or install a hood.
Notes:
• Improper use of grids can result in
damage to the surface of the cooktop.
Do not position the grids upside down
or slide them across the cooktop.
• If the cooktop has a ceramic glass
surface, do not use:
- Cast iron griddles, terracotta pots and
pans.
- Heat diffusers (for example, metal mesh).
- Two burners simultaneously for one
receptacle.
When using the cooktop for long periods,
additional ventilation may be necessary
(open a window or increase hood power).
Warning:
If surface is scratched or broken, turn the
product off to prevent electric discharge.
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