altimo BISOS1SS User manual

Instruction Manual
Built-in Static Single Fan Oven
BISOS1SS

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Contents
1 Safety information
Safety information 3
Getting to know your
Built- in Oven
Overview 5
Accessories 6
3 Installing your Built-in
Oven
Cabinet installation 7
Electrical connection 8
4 Using your Built-in Oven
5 Care and Maintenance
Cleaning 14
Replacing the lamps 15
Technical specification 16
6 Product support
Troubleshooting 17
Help and assistance 18
Your appliance guarantee 19
Declaration of conformance to 20
product standards
Disposal 20
Oven functions 10
General oven and cooking tips 11
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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Prior to installation, ensure that the
local supply conditions (electricity, voltage and
frequency) are compatible with the requirements of
your built-in oven.
IMPORTANT: Carefully unpack and examine the
appliance for any damage. If you think there is a
defect, do not use the appliance and contact Product
Support on 0330 041 7490. Packaging materials
should be collected together and disposed of
immediately as they may be harmful to children.
IMPORTANT: Keep the electrical cable of your built-in
oven away from the hot areas of your appliance, do
not let the cable touch the appliance. Keep the cable
away from sharp edges and heated surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the electric supply cable is
not trapped or damaged during installation.
IMPORTANT: In the event that the cable connecting
your built-in oven becomes damaged, it must be
replaced by a suitably qualified person. This cable
must not be replaced by an unauthorised person.
IMPORTANT: Protect your built-in oven against
atmospheric effects. Do not expose your oven to
effects such as sun, rain, snow etc.
IMPORTANT: The materials surrounding the appliance
(cabinets) must be able to withstand a minimum
temperature of 100°C.
IMPORTANT: When using your oven for the first time,
it may give off an unusual odour from the heating
elements and insulation materials. This is normal for
cooking appliances. To eliminate this odour, run the
oven at 250°C for 40-60 mins with the oven empty.
WARNING: Before obtaining access to terminals, all
supply circuits must be disconnected.
DURING USAGE
IMPORTANT: This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children should not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years
of age should be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
WARNING: NEVER try to extinguish a cooking fire
with water. Instead, switch off the appliance and
cover the flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
CAUTION: Do not allow children in the kitchen when
cooking or after, as the appliance may still be hot.
Many parts of the oven will become hot and present
a considerable hazard to children.
CAUTION: When the oven is hot, never touch
the oven glass by hand or with tools.
CAUTION: Before starting to use your appliance,
ensure curtains, paper or flammable items are kept
away from your appliance. Do not keep flammable
materials inside of or around your oven.
CAUTION: Take care when closing the oven door that
there is nothing obstructing it from closing as this may
break the glass.
IMPORTANT: When using the grill, the oven door
must be kept closed.

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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the oven control
knobs are all in the off position when not in use.
IMPORTANT: If you do not intend to use your built-
in oven for a long period of time turn off the electric
supply to the oven.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: This appliance has been designed
for non-professional, domestic use only. Do not use
this oven for commercial use or any other
application e.g. room heating.
WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store flammable
items on or near the cooking surfaces or inside the
oven.
IMPORTANT: Do not try to lift or move this
appliance by pulling on the door handle.
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched
off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility
of electric shock.
IMPORTANT: Your appliance is produced in
accordance with all applicable local and
international standards and regulations.
IMPORTANT: Maintenance and repair work must
only be performed by authorised service technicians.
Installation and repair work that is carried out
by unauthorised technicians is dangerous and
could invalidate your guarantee.
IMPORTANT: When the door of the oven is open,
do not hang or lean anything on it. You may
unbalance your appliance or damage the door or
door hinges.
IMPORTANT: Do not hang towels, dishcloths or
clothes from the built-in oven or its handles.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Always turn the appliance off before
operations such as cleaning or maintenance. You
can do this by switching the built-in oven off using
the cooker isolation switch.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the control knobs to
clean the control panel.
WARNING: Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass
since they can scratch the surface, which may result
in shattering the glass.
TO MAINTAIN THE EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY
OF YOUR APPLIANCE, WE RECOMMEND
YOU ALWAYS USE OUR AUTHORISED
SERVICE AGENTS AND ORIGINAL SPARE
PARTS.
IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH THE
OPERATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE, PLEASE
CALL OUR PRODUCT SUPPORT TEAM ON
0330 041 7490.
TROUBLESHOOTING ADVICE CAN BE FOUND
ON PAGE 20. IF YOUR APPLIANCE IS FAULTY
AND NEEDS A REPAIR, PLEASE CALL
0300 024 5648.

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Getting to know your Freestanding Cooker
1. Control pan
2. Tray *
3. Roast chicken skewer*
4. In tray wire grill
5. Standard tray
6. Oven door
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7. Lamp
8. In tray wire grill
9. Standard tray
N.B. * Not all shelves are included with this model

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Getting to know your Built-in Oven
Built-in Oven Accessories
1 x Baking tray
1 x Grill insert
1 x Chrome shelf
1 x Fixing kit
Baking Tray
Used for pastry (cookie, biscuit etc.),
frozen foods.
Grill Insert
Used for grilling by placing in baking tray
or use with tray in oven shelf position for
roasting
Chrome Shelf
Used for roasting or placing foods to be
baked, into desired rack.
Fixing Kit (screws)
Used to hold oven in cavity
Tools needed for installation
Pencil Cross head screwdriver Electric drill

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Installing your Built-in Oven
Bringing it all together
Installation
This appliance should be installed by a competent person or qualified electrician in accordance with the
regulations in force (All relevant British Standard/ Codes of Practice/relevant Building/IET regulations) and
in a well-ventilated space. Please read all instructions before installing and using this appliance.
Important: The power supply to the appliance must be cut off before any adjustments or maintenance work is
carried out.
Installation of Built-in Ovens
In order to ensure that the built-in appliance functions properly, the cabinet containing it must be appropriate. The
figure below gives the dimensions of the cut-out for installation under the counter or in a wall cabinet unit.
The worktop and any associated hob should be fitted BEFORE installing this oven.
It is recommended that if installing a built-in oven directly under the hob there should be a minimum air gap of
20mm between the oven and the bottom of the hob. Failure to maintain a suitable clearance may impair the
performance of the hob.
Ensure that air can flow freely around the housing area. If the oven is being installed into a fully enclosed built-
under oven housing unit, it may be necessary to cut a small slot in the top of the plinth fitted under the unit. Cut a
section 400mm wide and a minimum of 15mm high to allow air to pass under the unit. Alternatively cut a section
400x450mm in the base of the carcass. Failure to allow adequate ventilation to the appliance may result in
overheating or damage to adjacent units and could invalidate the guarantee.
Surfaces of furniture and walls adjacent to the appliance should be heat, splash and steam resistant. All cabinet
doors must be at least 4mm from the oven at all points.
Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly prone to heat damage and discolouration. We
cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by normal use of the appliance to any material that de-laminates or
discolours at temperatures less than 65°C above room temperature.
When placing the oven in the housing, do not use the oven door or handle as a lever for lifting the oven as damage
may occur as a result.
If you lower the oven door, you will see 4 screw holes; 2 on each side of the oven. The oven should then be
secured to the housing by fitting screws into these holes.

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Installing your Built-in Oven
Bringing it all together
Provision for Ventilation
The appliance housing used must provide adequate ventilation.
For built-in installation, a minimum ventilation space of 40mm must exist between the rear of the appliance and
the back of the housing or an adjacent wall.
If a tall housing is to be installed flush with the ceiling, a 20cm²ventilation cut-out must be provided at the top of
the housing.
Electrical Connection
Your new oven is provided from the Altimo factory with a UK standard plug, ready to fit straight into the nearby 13a
cooker socket found in most modern homes.
For situations where a home does not have a standard 13a socket, the socket can be removed, and the cable
fitted following the instructions on the next page.

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Installing your Built-in Oven
Bringing it all together
This appliance must be installed by a qualified electrician to comply with the relevant Institution of Engineering and
Technology (I.E.T.) regulations and also the local electricity supply company requirements.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
This appliance must be connected by a competent person, using fixed wiring via a double pole switched fused spur
outlet, protected by a 13A fuse.
We recommend that the appliance is connected by a qualified electrician, who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C. and
who will comply with the I.E.T. and local regulations. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
This appliance must not be connected to an ordinary domestic power point. The mains terminal is situated on the
back of the oven.
• GREEN AND YELLOW = EARTH
• BLUE = NEUTRAL
• BROWN = LIVE.
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead for the appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your spur box, proceed as
follows:
1. The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the terminal
marked E (Earth) or coloured Green.
2. The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal marked N
(Neutral) or coloured Black.
3. The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal marked L
(Live) or coloured Red.
Connect the cable to the correct terminals.
Check that the links are correctly fitted and that
the terminal screws are tight. Secure the mains
cable using the cable clamp.
Ensure the cable route avoids the risk of
trapping or touching hot surfaces.
Current Operated Earth Leakage Breakers
Where the installation is protected by a 30mA
sensitivity residual current device (RCD), the combined
use of your appliance and other domestic appliances
may occasionally cause nuisance tripping. In these
instances, the kitchen circuit may need to be
reconfigured. This work should be carried out by a
qualified electrician.

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Using your Built-in Oven
Getting the most from your appliance
Oven functions
Top and bottom element
Top element
Bottom element
Grill
Oven light - The oven light will operate on all oven functions
Top & Bottom Element - Heat comes from the upper and lower elements in the oven. This is the
conventional cooking method that cooks your food equally. Joints of meat will benefit using this
cooking function, and any roasted items.
Bottom Element - Bottom element cooking is used for foods that typically need cooking from the
underneath. (If selected this element is on full power.)
Top Element - The top element is used for example to crisp the top of pizza etc. (If selected this
element is on full power.)
Grill - This function is used to grill meat and fish for example, select your desired temperature by
turning the knob.
Using your appliance for the first time
The first time you use your appliance, we recommend that you set the temperature setting to the
highest mark. Set the cooking mode selection knob to a cooking mode and leave the oven on for
about half an hour with nothing in it and the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door and allow the
oven to cool. Any odour that may be detected during this initial use is due to the evaporation of
substances used to protect the oven during storage.

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Using your Built in Oven
Getting the most from your appliance
Practical Cooking Advice
The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allow you to cook any type of food in the best possible way.
With time, you will learn to make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the following directions are
only a guideline which may be varied according to your own personal experience.
Preheating
The oven must be preheated (this is generally the case when cooking leavened foods).
Once the food has been placed in the oven, the most appropriate cooking mode can then be selected.
Using the Grill
Use the “grill” mode , placing the food under the centre of the grill (situated on the 3rd or 4th rack from the
bottom) because only the central part of the top heating element is turned on.
Use the bottom rack (1st from the bottom), placing the dripping pan provided to collect any sauce and/or grease
and prevent the same from dripping onto the oven bottom.
When using this mode, we advise you to set the thermostat to 200℃,as it is the most efficient way to use the
grill, which is based on the use of infrared rays. However, this does not mean you cannot use lower temperatures,
simply by adjusting the thermostat knob to the desired temperature.
Therefore the best results when using the grill modes are obtained by placing the grid on the lower racks (see
cooking table) then, to prevent fat and grease from dripping onto the bottom of the oven and smoke from forming,
place a dripping-pan on the 1st oven rack from the bottom.

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Using your Built in Oven
Getting the most from your appliance
Practical Cooking Advice
Baking Cakes
When baking cakes, always place them in a preheated oven. Make sure you wait until the oven has been
preheated thoroughly (the pilot lamp will turn off). Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent the cake
from dropping. In general:
If cake / pastry is too dry
Increase the temperature by 10℃and reduce the cooking time.
If cake / pastry has dropped
Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10℃.
If cake / pastry is too dark on top
Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.
If cake / pastry is cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside
Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.
If the cake / pastry sticks to the pan
Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour or use greaseproof paper.
If I used multi shelf cooking and one shelf is more cooked
Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to remove the food from all the racks at the same time.
Cooking Pizza – Suggested cooking function
For best results when cooking pizza:
• Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes.
• Use a light aluminum pizza pan, placing it on the shelf supplied with the oven. Don’t use the dripping pan since
this will extend the cooking time, making it difficult to get a crispy crust.
• Do not open the oven door frequently while the pizza is cooking;
• If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three or four), we recommend you add the mozzarella cheese on top halfway
through the cooking process.
• For best results, only use one shelf at a time, but if you want to cook on two shelves, use the 2nd and 4th
racks from the bottom with a temperature of 220°C and swap them halfway through cooking.
Cooking Fish and Meat – Suggested cooking function
When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use temperature setting from 180℃to 200℃.
For red meat that should be well done on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside, it is a good idea to start
with a high temperature setting (200℃-220℃)for a short time, then turn the oven down afterwards.
In general, the larger the roast, the lower the temperature setting. Place the meat on the centre of the grid and
place the dripping pan beneath it to catch the fat.
Make sure that the grid is inserted so that it is in the centre of the oven. If you would like to increase the amount
of heat from below, use the low rack heights. For savoury roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat
with lard or bacon on the top.

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General oven and cooking tips
General Oven Tips
The wire shelves should always be pushed firmly to the back of the oven.
Baking trays with food cooking on them should be placed level with the front edge of the oven’s wire
shelves. Other containers should be placed centrally. Keep all trays and containers away from the
back of the oven, as over-browning of the food may occur.
For even browning, the maximum recommended size of a baking tray is 340 mm (13½”) by 340 mm
(13½”).
When the oven is on, do not leave the door open for longer than necessary, otherwise the knobs may
get very hot.
• Always leave a ‘‘finger’s width’’ between dishes on the same shelf. This allows the heat to circulate
freely around them.
• To reduce fat splashing when you add vegetables to hot fat around a roast, dry them thoroughly or
brush lightly with cooking oil.
• Where dishes may boil and spill over during cooking, place them on a baking tray.
Using the Grill
Use the ‘Grill’ mode with the oven door ajar, place the food on the centre of the grill pan, insert and fit
the grill pan on either the 3rd or 4th shelf from the bottom. Note: only the central part of the top
heating element operates for grilling.
When using ‘Grill’ mode, we recommend you set the thermostat to the highest setting. However, this
does not mean you cannot use lower temperatures, simply adjust the thermostat knob to the desired
temperature.

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Care and maintenance
Looking after your appliance
Cleaning
WARNING! Isolate the power supply to the appliance and make sure that the oven is cool.
Before cleaning your oven or performing maintenance, make sure that the cooking mode
selection knob and the cooking temperature selection knob are set to ‘OFF’. To extend the life
of your oven, it should be cleaned frequently.
The inside of the oven should preferably be cleaned immediately after use, when it is still warm (but not
hot), with warm water and soap. The soap should be rinsed away and the interior dried thoroughly.
Avoid using abrasive detergents, scourers, acidic cleaners such as lime scale remover, etc, as these
could damage the enamel, and can result in the development of rust and corrosion. If stains are
particularly tough to remove, use cleaners specifically recommended to clean ovens and follow the
instructions provided with the cleaner.
Never use a steam cleaner for cleaning inside the oven.
Do not clean using caustic creams, abrasive cleaning powders, thick wire wool or hard tools.
Enamelled parts of the oven can be damaged if excess cleaning liquids are not immediately removed.
After cleaning the interior parts of the oven with a soapy cloth, rinse it and then dry thoroughly with a
soft cloth.
Clean the glass surfaces with special glass cleaning agents.
Never use flammable agents like acid, thinner or petrol when cleaning your oven.
Do not clean your oven with a steam cleaner.
Do not wash any part of your oven in a dishwasher.
Enamelled Parts:
In order to keep enamelled parts as new, it is necessary to clean them frequently with mild warm soapy
water and then dry with a cloth. Do not wash them while hot and never use abrasive powders or
abrasive cleaning materials. Do not leave anything spilled onto enamelled parts for long periods of
time.
Stainless Steel:
Stainless steel parts must be cleaned frequently with mildly warm soapy water and a soft sponge and
then dried with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or abrasive cleaning materials. Do not leave
anything spilled onto stainless steel parts for long periods of time.

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Care and maintenance
Replacing the oven lamps
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
Remove the glass cover of the lamp-holder as shown below.
Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to high temperatures (300°C) with the
following characteristics:
- Voltage: 220-240V
- Wattage: 25W
- Type: E14
Replacement lamps are available from our Support Team. Replace the glass
cover and reconnect the oven to the mains power supply.
WARNING: Please do not use screwdrivers or other utensils to remove the
light cover. This could damage the enamel of the oven or the lamp holder.
PLEASE NOTE: The bulb replacement is not covered by your guarantee.

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Care and maintenance
Technical specifications
Model
BISOS1SS
Voltage and Frequency
220-240V AC / 50Hz
Grill Power
2000W
Oven Usable Capacity
62L
Total Power
2230W
Energy Rating
A
Recommended Fuse Size
9.74
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies within these instructions that may occur
due to product improvements and development. All images and drawings are for illustration purposes only.

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Product support
Help is always at hand
Troubleshooting
PLEASE DO NOT attempt to repair this
appliance yourself please contact the
support contact centre on 0330 041 7490
or consult a qualified electrician
Problem
Possible Cause
The oven does not heat up
The oven may not be switched on. Switch oven on.
A household fuse may have blown, or a circuit breaker
may have tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit. If
this happens repeatedly, call an authorised electrician.
A noise can be heard after a cooking
programme
The cooking fan remains switched on after the end of a
cooking programme.
The light/lamp is not working
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:
Switch off and unplug at the socket, disconnect the fuse,
or switch off at the isolator as appropriate.
- Turn the lamp anti-clockwise to release it and then pull
it downwards to take it out.
- Replace it with a new halogen lamp.
- Refit the lamp cover and turn it clockwise to secure it.
- Reconnect the appliance to the main electricity supply.
Cakes and biscuits are browning unevenly
There will always be a slight unevenness. If browning is
very uneven check that the correct temperature was set
and that the correct shelf level was used.
Steam is coming from the oven
When cooking foods with a high-water content (e.g. oven
chips) there may be some steam visible at the top of the
door, as there may be a momentary puff of steam when
the door is opened. Stand back and allow any steam to
disperse.
The knobs get hot when I use the oven or the
grill. Can I avoid this?
Yes, this is caused by heat rising from the oven or the grill
and heating them up. Do not leave the oven door open.
Make sure that the grill pan is pushed right back to the
‘back stop’ when grilling. Always grill with the
compartment door closed.
Oven temperature getting hotter as the
cooker gets older
If turning the temperature down using the oven control
knob has not worked, or has only worked for a short time,
then you may need a new thermostat. This should be
fitted by a service person.
Grill not cooking properly
Are you using the pan and trivet supplied with the cooker?
Is the pan being used on the runners, not the floor of the
compartment? Is the grill tray pushed fully back to stop?
The oven is not cooking evenly
If you are cooking a large item, be prepared to turn it
round during cooking.
Ensure the shelves are in the correct positions

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Product support
Help and assistance
If you require any technical guidance or find that your oven is not operating as intended, a simple solution can
often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at www.altimo.co.uk.
If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0330 041 7490. To help us give you a fast and
efficient service, please have the following information ready:
Model Ref.
Serial number
Date of purchase
You can find these on the
rating plate - a small
information panel (usually
a sticker or metal plate) on
the rear of your appliance.
This will be shown on your
receipt.
Local call rates apply*
Lines open 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
*Calls to support enquiry lines may attract a charge and set up fee from residential lines depending on your call plan/tariff. Mobile and other
providers costs may vary, see www.bt.com/pricing for details.
For Security and training purposes, telephone calls to and from customer service centres maybe recorded and monitored. Calls from Republic
of Ireland will attract international call charges.

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Your Appliance Guarantee
Guarantee Details (UK only)
Your appliance has the benefit of a comprehensive manufacturer's guarantee which covers the cost of
repair due to mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Any claim during the period of the guarantee must be accompanied by proof of purchase.
The appliance must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Your appliance is intended for normal domestic use and not for commercial operations.
This guarantee does not cover cosmetic issues with the appliance or failures caused by accidental damage,
misuse or alternations which are likely to affect the appliance.
The guarantee is invalid if the product is tampered with or repaired by any unauthorised person.
What to do if you need to report a problem:
1. Please ensure you have ready:
• The product model and serial number
• Your full contact details
2. Call the specialist Service Line for your product: 0330 024 5648
This guarantee in no way affects your statutory or legal rights.
Any information provided to us for the purposes of product support is subject to our privacy policy, which
can be viewed online at www.altimo.co.uk/privacy-policy

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Declaration of conformance to
product standards
This appliance conforms to all relevant
standards applicable to domestic appliances
sold in the UK.
Disposal
This appliance/fitting is marked
according to the European directive
2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product.
The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, the
crossed-out wheelie bin symbol, indicates
that this appliance/fitting may not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance
with local environmental regulations for waste
disposal.
For more detailed information about
treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local authority,
your household waste disposal service or the
retailer where you purchased the product.