
4
: Important safety information
Read these instructions carefully. Only then 
will you be able to operate your appliance 
safely and correctly. Retain the instruction 
manual and installation instructions for 
future use or for subsequent owners.
These instructions are only valid if the 
appropriate country symbol appears on the 
appliance. If the symbol does not appear on 
the appliance, it is necessary to refer to the 
technical instructions which will provide the 
necessary instructions concerning 
modification of the appliance to the 
conditions of use of the country.
Check the appliance for damage after 
unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance 
if it has been damaged in transport.
Only allow a licensed professional to 
connect the appliance and to convert the 
appliance to a different type of gas. The 
appliance must be installed (electric and 
gas connections) in accordance with the 
instruction and installation manual. An 
incorrect connection or incorrect settings 
may lead to serious accidents and damage 
to the appliance. The appliance 
manufacturer accepts no liability for 
damage of this kind. The appliance's 
warranty becomes void.
This appliance is intended for domestic use 
and the household environment only. This 
appliance must only be used to prepare 
food and drinks and must never be used as 
a heater. Do not leave the appliance 
unattended during operation. Only use the 
appliance indoors.
This appliance is intended for use up to a 
maximum height of 2000 metres above sea 
level.
Caution:The use of a gas cooking 
appliance results in the production of heat, 
moisture and products of combustion in the 
room in which it is installed. Ensure that the 
kitchen is well ventilated especially when 
the appliance is in use: 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 of a window, or more 
effective ventilation, for example increasing 
the level of mechanical ventilation where 
present.
This appliance is not designed for operation 
with an external timer or by remote control.
Do not use inappropriate child safety 
shields or hob guards. These can cause 
accidents.
This appliance may be used by children 
over the age of 8 years old and by persons 
with reduced physical, sensory or mental 
capabilities or by persons with a lack of 
experience or knowledge if they are 
supervised or are instructed by a person 
responsible for their safety how to use the 
appliance safely and have understood the 
associated hazards.
Children must not play with, on, or around 
the appliance. Children must not clean the 
appliance or carry out general maintenance 
unless they are at least 8 years old and are 
being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old 
at a safe distance from the appliance and 
power cable.
Always slide accessories into the cooking 
compartment correctly. See "Description of 
accessories in the instruction manual.
Close the safety valve on the gas supply 
line if the cooker will not be used for a 
prolonged period.
Risk of fire!
■A draught is created when the appliance 
door is opened. Greaseproof paper may 
come into contact with the heating 
element and catch fire. Do not place 
greaseproof paper loosely over 
accessories during preheating. Always 
weight down the greaseproof paper with a 
dish or a baking tin. Only cover the 
surface required with greaseproof paper. 
Greaseproof paper must not protrude over 
the accessories.
Risk of fire!
■Combustible objects that are left in the 
cooking compartment may ignite. Never 
store combustible items in the cooking 
compartment. Never open the appliance 
door if there is smoke inside. Switch off 
the appliance and unplug the mains plug 
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Shut 
off the gas supply.
Risk of fire!