Electrolux EKG5543 Range User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
These warnings are provided in the interests of your
safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of
paramount importance. If you are unsure about any
of the information in this book contact the Customer
Care Department.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be installed according to the
instructions supplied. The installation work must be
undertaken by a competent person as stated in the
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations current
editions and the IEE Wiring Regulations.
The appliance should be serviced by an authorised
Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare
parts should be used.
It is important that the appliance is suitable for your
gas supply. Your installer should check the rating
plate.
Make sure that a stability chain is fitted.
The appliance must be installed in an adequately
ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a base, measures
must be taken to prevent the appliance from slipping
from the base.
This appliance is heavy and care must be taken
when moving it.
Do not attempt to lift or move this appliance by the
handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the appliance
must be removed before the appliance is used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
the appliance in any way.
After installation please dispose of the packaging
with due regard for safety and the environment. Your
local authority can arrange this.
CHILD SAFETY
Do not allow children to play with any part of the
packaging.
Do not allow children to sit or climb on the drop
down doors.
This appliance is not intended for use by children
and other persons whose physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge prevents them from using the appliance
safely without supervision or instruction by a
responsible person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot when
the grill is in use. Young children should be kept
away.
DURING USE
This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
This appliance has been designed for domestic use
to cook edible foodstuffs only and must not be used
for any other purposes.
Take great care when heating fats and oils as they
will ignite if they become too hot.
When you are lighting any burner check that it is lit
before you leave the appliance. When turning off a
burner, do not leave the appliance until the flame
has gone out.
Never place plastic or any other material that may
melt in or on the oven.
Do not leave the grill pan handle in position when
grilling as it will become hot.
Always support the grill pan when it is in the
withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
Always use oven gloves to remove and place food in
the oven.
Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to contain
foods to prevent spillages and boil overs.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching the heating elements
inside the oven.
Ensure that all vents are not obstructed to ensure
ventilation of the oven cavity.
Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
Always stand back from the appliance when
opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam
or heat to release.
Never leave the appliance unattended when the
oven doors are open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the
oven. They may explode if they are heated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position
when not in use.
Do not stand on the appliance or on the open oven
doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the
appliance or its handles.
Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with
water. Never operate it with wet hands.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance
should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of
fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire
especially in the grill pan.
Do not leave cookware containing foodstuffs, e.g.
fat or oil in the appliance in case it is inadvertently
switched on.
Do not disconnect the appliance from the gas
supply if the supply pipe does not have a bayonet
connection as described in the installation section. If
this is the case contact the person who installed the
appliance.
Always allow the appliance to cool before switching
off at the wall prior to carrying out any
cleaning/maintenance work.
Only clean this appliance in accordance with the
instructions given in this book.
Never use steam or high pressure steam cleaners to
clean the appliance.