Rangemaster 90 Gas - Manual (Page 22)

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off at the mains and before cleaning or carrying
out any maintenance work, unless specifi ed
otherwise in this guide.
All parts of the cooker become hot with use
and will retain heat even after you have
stopped cooking.
Take care when touching cooker, to minimize
the possibility of burns, always be certain that
the controls are in the OFF position and that it is
cool before attempting to clean the cooker. Avoid
touching heating elements.
Use dry oven gloves when applicable -
using damp gloves might result in steam
burns when you touch a hot surface. Never
operate the cooker with wet hands.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place
of a glove. They might catch fi re if they touch a
hot surface.
Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot surface,
be careful to avoid steam burns. Some
cleansers can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface.
Do not use unstable saucepans and position the
handles away from the edge of the hotplate.
The appliance is not intended for unsupervised
use by young children or infi rm persons.
Babies, toddlers and young children should not
be allowed near the cooker at any time. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance. Teach them not to play
with controls or any other part of the cooker.
Never store anything of interest to children in
cabinets above a cooker - children climbing on
the cooker to reach them could be seriously
injured.
Clean only parts listed in this guide.
In the interests of hygiene and safety the cooker
should be kept clean at all times as a build up in
fats and other food stuff could result in a fi re.
Always keep combustible wall coverings or
curtains etc. a safe distance away from your
cooker. For more detail see the Installation
section of these instructions.
General Safety Instructions
In the UK the cooker must be installed by a
CORGI registered engineer.
The installation must be in accordance with the
in stal la tion instructions and comply with the
relevant regulations and also the local gas and
electricity supply companies’ requirements.
If you smell gas
Don’t turn electric switches on or off.
Don’t smoke
Don’t use naked fl ames
Do turn off the gas at the meter or cylinder
Do open doors and windows to get rid of the gas
Call your gas supplier.
If you are using natural gas in the UK ring British
Gas - Trans Co on
0800 111 999
DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN
OPERATION.
WHERE THIS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED IN
MARINE CRAFT OR IN CARAVANS, IT SHALL
NOT BE USED AS A SPACE HEATER.
This appliance is designed for domestic
cooking only. Use for any other purpose
could invalidate any warranty or liability
claim.
The use of a gas cooking appliance results in
the production of heat and moisture in the room
in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen
is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes
open or install a mechanical ventilation device,
(mechanical extractor hood).
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance
may call for additional ventilation, for example
opening a window, or more effective ventilation,
for example increasing the level of mechanical
ventilation where present.
The cooker should be serviced by an Authorised
Person and only approved spare parts used.
Have the installer show you the location of the
cooker control switch. Mark it for easy reference.
Always allow the cooker to cool and then switch