
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.
Appliance category: Category 1
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.
Caution:This appliance is for cooking 
purposes only. It must not be used for other 
purposes, for example room heating.
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.
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 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.
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.
Risko f 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.
Risko f fire!
■Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. 
Never leave hot fat or oil unattended. 
Never use water to put out burning oil or 
fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish 
flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or 
something similar. 
Risko f fire!
■The hotplates become very hot. Never 
place combustible items on the hob. 
Never place objects on the hob.
Risko f fire!
■The appliance becomes very hot, and 
flammable materials can easily catch fire. 
Do not store or use any flammable 
objects (e.g. aerosol cans, cleaning 
agents) under or in the vicinity of the oven.