AGA APRO30DFSS User Manual

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4General Safety InstructionsThis appliance must be installed by a competent person inaccordance with the installation instructions. The installationmust comply with the relevant regulations and also the localelectricity supply company requirements.This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only. Use forany other purpose could invalidate any warranty or liabilityclaim.The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the productionof heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed.Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep naturalventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilationdevice, (mechanical extractor hood).Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call foradditional ventilation, for example opening a window, ormore effective ventilation, for example increasing the level ofmechanical ventilation where present.This appliance should not be installed with anyventilation system that blows air downward toward thegas cooking appliance. This type of ventilation systemmay cause ignition and combustion problems with thegas cooking appliance resulting in personal injury orunintended operation. Ventilating systems that direct theair upwards can be used.The range should be serviced by a qualified service engineerand only approved parts used. Have the installer show youthe location of the range circuit breaker. Mark it for easyreference. Always allow the range to cool and then switchoff at the circuit breaker before cleaning or carrying out anymaintenance work, unless specified otherwise in this guide.n All parts of the range become hot with use and willretain heat even after you have stopped cooking.n Take care when touching range, to minimize thepossibility of burns, always be certain that thecontrols are in the OFF position and that it is coolbefore attempting to clean the range.Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipespills on a hot surface, be careful to avoid steam burns. Somecleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.Clean only parts listed in this guide.In the interests of hygiene and safety the range should bekept clean at all times as a build up in fats and other foodstuff could result in a fire.Always keep combustible wall coverings or curtains etc. a safedistance away from your range.n DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of the rangewhile it is in use.Do not store or use combustible materials, or flammableliquids in the vicinity of this appliance.Take great care when heating fats and oils, as they will igniteif they get too hot.Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to preventoverheating fat beyond the smoking point.n Never leave a deep fry pan unattended. Alwaysheat fat slowly, and watch as it heats. Deep fry pansshould be only a maximum of one third full of fat.Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spill overwhen food is added. If you use a combination of oilsor fats in frying, stir them together before heating,or as the fats melt.Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozenfoods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubbleup and over the sides of the pan. Carefully watch for spills oroverheating of foods when frying at high or medium hightemperatures. Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially adeep fry pan. Wait until the fat is cool.When cooking foods with high water content (e.g. oven fries)there may be some steam visible at the rear grille.Take care when opening the oven door, as there may be amomentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened.Stand well back and allow any steam to disperse.When an oven is on, do not use the top of the flue (the holesalong the back of the range) for warming plates, dishes,drying dish towels or softening butter.When using an electrical appliance near the cooktop, be surethat the cord of the appliance does not come into contactwith the cooktop.Take care that no water seeps into the appliance.Make sure that your kitchen is well ventilated at all times. Useextractor fans or hoods when installed.The range is designed for cooking foods only and must notbe used for any other purpose.The oven should NOT be used for heating the kitchen: notonly does this waste fuel but the control knobs may becomeoverheated.When the oven is on DO NOT leave the oven door open forlonger than necessary.The specification of this range should not be altered.This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it.When the range is not in use ensure that the control knobsare in the off position.