Manual Westinghouse WHG640SB Hob

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general safety

Gas Cooktops GENERAL SAFETY 3

Read the following carefully to avoid an electric

shock or fire

General warnings

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure they

do not play with this appliance.

• During use this appliance becomes hot. Care should be

taken to avoid touching hot external and internal surfaces

when in use. Use oven gloves. Children should be kept

away to avoid burns and scalds.

• This appliance must NOT be used as a space heater.

• Keep vents clear of obstructions.

• In order to avoid a fire, the appliance must be kept clean.

• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the appliance

when it is in operation.

• Do not store flammable materials in or under the

appliance, eg. aerosols.

• Do not modify this appliance.

Cooktops (generally)

• Do not allow pots to boil dry, as damage to both pan

and cooktop may result.

• Do not operate the cooktop for an extended period of

time without a pot or pan on the hotplate.

• Do not allow large cookware to overhang the cooktop

onto the adjacent benchtop. This will cause scorching to

the benchtop surface.

• Do not allow cooking pots or pans to intrude into the area

which is close to the controls.

• Ensure burner caps and trivets are properly located.

(see Figure1)

• For maximum stability, ensure pots and pans are centrally

located on the trivets.

• Handles should be turned away from the front of the

bench to avoid accidents.

• Only models fitted with flame safeguard can be used in

marine craft, caravans or mobile homes.

Figure 1

NOTE: You must read these warnings carefully before

installing or using the cooktop. If you need assistance,

contact your Customer Care Department. The manufacturer

will not accept liability should the instructions below, or any

other safety instructions incorporated in this book, be ignored.

Installation

• An authorised person must install this appliance and

MUST provide a certificate of compliance.

• Before using the appliance, ensure that all packing

materials are removed from the appliance.

• In order to avoid any potential hazard, the installation

instructions in this booklet and any label on the appliance,

must be followed.

• Ensure that all specified vents, openings and air spaces

are not blocked.

• Where the appliance is built into a benchtop, the

benchtop material must be capable of withstanding

temperatures of 85°C.

Servicing

• Servicing MUST only be carried out by authorised personnel.

• To maintain safe operation, it is recommended that the

product be inspected every five years by an authorised

service person.

• For appliances supplied with a supply cord, if the supply

cord is damaged it must be replaced by an authorised

service person in order to avoid a hazard.

• For models with battery ignition, the battery will require

periodic replacement (see page 12).

NOTE: The battery is a perishable item and is not covered

by the warranty.

Cleaning

• Always ensure the appliance is turned off before cleaning.

• This appliance contains aluminium fittings. DO NOT use

caustic based cleaners.

• Do not use steam cleaners as this may cause moisture build-

up on electrical components.

• Always clean the appliance immediately after any

food spillage.

• DO NOT place burner caps, crowns or griddle plate in a

dishwasher.

Burner

flame

safeguard

sensor

injector

Ignition spark plug

Rating

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