Hotpoint BS63E, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

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For Your Safety
ALWAYS:
- make sure you remove all packaging and literature from
inside the appliance before switching on for the first time.
- check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked.
- make sure you understand the controls before using the
appliance.
- keep children away from the appliance during use, as
surfaces will get extremely hot during and after cooking.
Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating
elements inside the oven during use.
- make sure the controls are turned off when you have
finished cooking and when not in use.
- grip the handle in the centre when opening the door.
- stand back when openign the door to allow any build up
of steam or heat to disperse.
- use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items.
- take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the
controls.
- switch off the electricity supply at the wall switch, and
allow to cool, before cleaning or performing maintenance..
- make sure the shelves are in the correct position before
switching on the oven.
- keep the door partially open when grilling.
- keep the door closed when the appliance is not in use.
- keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat
from cooking can cause a fire.
- follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene
to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.
- keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
NEVER:
- attempt to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.
- operate the grill with the door closed as this may cause
the appliance to overheat.
- remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
- allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
- store items above the appliance that children may attempt
to reach.
- heat up unopened food containers, as pressure can build
up causing the container to burst.
- use the appliance to heat up anything other than food.
- use the appliance as a room heater.
- use the grill to warm plates.
- dry items on the oven doors.
- install the appliance next to curtains of other soft
furnishings.
- allow children to play with or tamper with the controls.
- use steam cleaners.
- use the oven for storage purposes.
- use flammable liquids near the appliance.
- use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.
- pull on the appliance or the supply able to unplug it from
the electrical outlet.
- allow power cables of other appliances to come into
contact with hot parts of this appliance.
- expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, such as
rain or sunlight.
- operate the appliance with wet hands.
- operate the appliance when barefoot.
When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain
precautions that must be observed.
PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following:
- only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer.
- always use genuine spare parts.