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2. Important Safety Instructions
This section contains safety instructions that will help you avoid risk of injury and damage.
All warranties will become void if you do not follow these instructions.
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Be careful when using alcoholic drinks in
your dishes. Alcohol evaporates at high
temperatures and may ignite and cause a
fire.
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Do not heat closed tins and glass jars in
the oven. The pressure that would build
up in the tin/jar may cause it to burst.
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Do not place baking trays, dishes or
aluminium foil directly onto the bottom of
the oven. The heat accumulation might
damage the bottom of the oven.
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Keep all ventilation slots clear of
obstructions.
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The appliance may be hot when it is in
use. Never touch the hot burners, inner
sections of the oven, heaters etc.
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Never touch the metal surfaces of the hob
and control panel during use.
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Always use heat resistant oven gloves
when putting in or removing dishes from
the hot oven.
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Do not use the appliance with the front
door glass removed or cracked.
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Do not trap the mains cable between the
oven door and frame and do not route it
over hot surfaces as the cable insulation
may melt and cause a fire as a result of a
short circuit.
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Make sure that the function knobs are
switched off after every use.
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Always dry food thoroughly before placing
it in hot oil or fat. Frozen food will splatter
if added too quickly.
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Only use the appliance for preparing food.
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Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.
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Do not leave hot fat or oil unattended. If
overheating occurs, these could catch fire.
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Do not store flammable items in the oven.
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Always keep the oven door gasket clean.
General safety
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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 the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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Connect the appliance to an earthed
outlet/line protected by a fuse of suitable
capacity.
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The earth installation should be
completed by a qualified electrician. Our
company shall not be liable for any
problems arising due to the appliance not
being earthed in accordance with the local
regulations.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similar qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
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Do not operate the appliance if it is
defective or has any visible damage.
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Do not carry out any repairs or
modifications on the appliance.
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Never wash down the appliance with
water! There is a risk of electric shock!
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Never use the appliance when your
judgment or coordination is impaired by
alcohol and/or drugs.
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The appliance must be disconnected from
the mains during installation,
maintenance, cleaning and repair
procedures.
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The rear surface of the oven gets hot
when it is in use. Make sure that the gas
or mains connection does not come into
contact with the rear surface as
connections may get damaged.
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Use a deep pan, large enough to cover
the appropriate hob or burner.
