Indesit K6G21/R: Important safety warnings

Important safety warnings

To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:

• call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer

• always use original Spare Parts

1 These instructions are only for those countries whose

expressly designed. Any other use (e.g. heating rooms) is

symbols appear in the booklet and on the matriculation

considered to be improper and consequently dangerous. The

plate of the appliance.

manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage resulting

2 This appliance is intended for non-professional use

from improper and irresponsible use.

within the home.

15 A number of fundamental rules must be followed when using

3 Before using the appliance, read the instructions in this

electrical appliances. The following are of particular

owner’s manual carefully since you should find all the

importance:

instruction you require to ensure safe installation, use

· do not touch the appliance when your hands or feet are

and maintenance. Always keep this owner’s manual close

wet

to hand since you may need to refer to it in the future.

· do not use the appliance barefooted

4 When you have removed the packing, check that the appliance

· never allow the Mains Cable to be stretched, pulled or

is not damaged. If you have any doubts, do not use the

damaged if the Cooker is moved for cleaning etc. Do not

appliance, contact your nearest Ariston Service Centre. Never

use the cooker if the Mains Cable is damaged, consult a

leave the packing components (plastic bags, foamed

qualified electrician.

polystyrene, nails, etc.) within the reach of children since

· do not allow the cooker to be used unsupervised by

they are a source of potential danger.

children or persons unfamiliar with it.

5 The appliance must be installed only by a qualified person in

16 Always switch off the electrical supply to the cooker and

compliance with the instructions provided. The manufacturer

allow it to cool down before carrying out any cleaning operations

declines all responsibility for improper installation which may

etc.

harm persons and animals and damage property.

17 If you are no longer using an appliance of this type, remember

6 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

to make it unserviceable by unplugging the appliance from

if the cooker is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance

the mains and cutting the supply cable. Also make all

with current regulations on electrical safety. Always ensure

potentially dangerous parts of the appliance, safe, above all

that the earthing is efficient; if you have any doubts call in a

for children who could play with the appliance.

qualified electrician to check the system. The manufacturer

18 To avoid accidental spillage do not use cookware with uneven

declines all responsibility for damage resulting from a system

or deformed bottoms on the burners or on the electric plates.

which has not been earthed.

19 Special care should be taken when using chip pans etc. in

7 Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that the

order to avoid splashing or spillage of hot oil. They should not

specifications indicated on the date plate correspond to those

be used unattended since overheated oil may boil over and

of the electrical and gas mains system of your home.

could also ignite.

8 Check that the electrical capacity of the system and sockets

20 Parts of this appliance, cooking surfaces, retain heat for

will support the maximum power of the hob, as indicated on

considerable periods after switching off. Care should, therefore,

the data plate. If you have any doubts, call in a qualified

be taken when touching these areas before they have

technician.

completely cooled down.

9 An omnipolar switch with a contact opening of at least 3 mm

21 Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or gasoline,

or more, is required for the installation.

etc. near the appliance when it is in use.

10 If the socket and hob plug are not compatible, have the socket

22 When using small electric appliances near the hob, keep the

replaced with a suitable model by a qualified technician who

supply cord away from the hot parts.

should also check that the cross-section of the socket cable

23 Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”¡” position when the

is suited to the power absorbed by the appliance. The use of

appliance is not in use.

adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extensions, is not

24 When the appliance is in use, the heating elements and

recommended. If their use can not be avoided, remember to

some parts of the oven door become extremely hot. Make

use only single or multiple adapters and extensions which

sure you don't touch them and keep children well away.

comply with current safety regulations. In these cases, never

25 Gas units need a regular air replacement for a correct

exceed the maximum current capacity indicated on the single

functioning. Make sure that the requirements requested

adaptor or extension and the maximum power indicated on

in the “Positioning” paragraph are all observed in the

the multiple adapter.

owner’s manual.

11 Do not leave the appliance plugged in if it is not in use. Switch

26 If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the necessary

off the main switch and gas supply when you are not using

precautions to prevent the same from sliding off the pedestal

the cooker.

itself.

12 The openings and slots used for ventilation and dispersion of

27 Warning: never place hot containers or items and flamma-

heat on the rear and below the control panel must never be

ble materials inside the dishwarmer drawer.

covered.

28 This owner’s manual is for a class 1 appliance (installed

13 The user must not replace the supply cable of this appliance.

independently) or class 2, subclass 1 appliances (installed

Always call an after-sales servicing centre authorised by the

between two cabinets).

manufacturer in the case of cable damage or replacement.

14 This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was

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