Electrolux EKG 600102, Instruction Booklet

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• When in use the appliance will
produce heat and moisture in the
room in which it has been installed.
Ensure there is a continuous air
supply, keeping air vents in good
condition or installing a cooker hood
with a venting hose.
• When using the appliance for a long
period of time, the ventilation should
be improved, by opening a window
or increasing the extractor speed.
• If the appliance is fitted with a cover,
its function is to protect the surface
from dust when closed and to
accumulate splashes of grease when
open.
Do not use for other
purposes .
• Always clean the cover before closing.
• Leave the burners to cool before
closing the cover.
• Do not use this appliance if it is in
contact with water. Do not operate the
appliance with wet hands.
• Ensure the control knobs are in the
‘OFF’ position when not in use.
• During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the
oven.
• Always stand back from the oven
when opening the oven door, to allow
any build-up of steam or heat to
release.
• When using other electrical
appliances, ensure the cable does not
come into contact with the hot
surfaces of the appliance.
• Unstable or misshapen pans should
not be used on the hob burners as
unstable pans can cause an accident
by tipping or spillage.
• To facilitate ignition, light the
burners before placing pans on
the grid.
After having lit the burners
check that the flame is regular.
• Always lower the flame or turn it off
before removing the pan.
• Never leave the appliance unattended
when cooking with oil and fats.
• This appliance should be kept clean at
all times. A build-up of fats or
foodstuffs could result in a fire.
• Never use plastic dishes in the oven or
on the hob burners. Never line any
part of the oven with aluminium foil.
• Do not hang towels, dishcloths or
clothes from the oven or its handle.
• Do not place sealed cans or aerosols
inside the oven. They may explode if
they are heated.
• Always ensure that the oven vent
which is located at the centre back of
the hob is left unobstructed to ensure
ventilation of the oven cavity.
• Perishable food, plastic items and
areosols may be affected by heat and
should not be stored above the
appliance.
• Only heat-resistant plates may be
placed in the drawer situated under
the oven.
Do not p ut combustible
materials there.
• Never use steam or high pressure
steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scraper to clean the oven
door glass since they can scratch the
surface, which may result in shattering
of the glass.
Service
• This appliance should only be repaired
or serviced by an authorised Service
Engineer and only genuine approved
spare parts should be used.