Hotpoint-Ariston PH 750 T (AV) R-HA: Precautions and tips

! There might be traces of grease left by the glue used to

• The appliance should not be operated by people

seal the glass which should be removed before using the

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

GB

appliance with a mild cleaning product. During the rst few

mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by

hours of use you might smell rubber but this will disappear

anyone who is not familiar with the product. These

quickly.

individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by

someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or

receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation

of the appliance.

Precautions and tips

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR UK

! This appliance has been designed and manufactured

MARKET: Please note that this product is not tted with

in compliance with international safety standards. The

a ame supervision device. It is NOT suitable for tting

following warnings are provided for safety reasons and

or use in high rise ats or multiple dwellings. If you are

must be read carefully.

in any doubt please contact a CORGI registered gas

engineer for advice.

General safety

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by

• This is a class 3 built-in appliance.

means of an external timer or separate remote-

• Gas appliances require regular air exchange to

control system.

maintain efcient operation. When installing the hob,

follow the instructions provided in the paragraph on

Disposal

“Positioning” the appliance.

• When disposing of packaging material: observe local

• These instructions are only valid for the countries

legislation so that the packaging may be reused.

whose symbols appear in the manual and on the

• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

serial number plate.

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires

• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the

that old household electrical appliances must not

home and is not intended for commercial or industrial

be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal

use.

waste stream. Old appliances must be collected

• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in

separately in order to optimise the recovery and

covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the

recycling of the materials they contain and reduce

appliance exposed to rain and storms.

the impact on human health and the environment.

• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product

damp hands and feet.

reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose

• The appliance must be used by adults only for

of the appliance it must be separately collected.

the preparation of food, in accordance with the

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer

instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other use of

for information concerning the correct disposal of their

the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes

old appliance.

improper use and is dangerous. The manufacturer

may not be held liable for any damage resulting from

improper, incorrect and unreasonable use of the

appliance.

Maintenance and care

• Ensure that the power supply cables of other electrical

appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts

Switching the appliance off

of the oven.

• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before

must never be covered.

carrying out any work on it.

• Always make sure the knobs are in the “●”/“○” position

when the appliance is not in use.

• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from

Cleaning the appliance

the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work

! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as stain

without having detached the plug from the mains.

removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with

• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should

abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair.

you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs

carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the

or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a

appliance.

Service Centre (see Assistance).

• Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards

• It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp sponge

the centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.

and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.

• Do not close the glass cover (if present) when the gas

burners or electric hotplates are still hot.

• The removable parts of the burners should be washed

• Do not leave the electric hotplate switched on without a

frequently with warm water and soap and any burnt-on

pan placed on it.

substances removed.

• Do not use unstable or deformed pans.

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