9
Safety Is A Good Habit To Get Into
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When handling the appliance, we recommend you
always use the purpose provided handles recessed
into the sides of the oven to prevent harming
people or damaging the appliance itself.
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This appliance is designed for non-professional, house-
hold use and its functions must not be changed.
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These instructions are only valid for the countries
whose symbols appear on the manual and the serial
number plate.
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The electrical system of this appliance can only be used
safely when it is correctly connected to an efficient
earthing system in compliance with current safety
standards.
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When the appliance is in use, the heating elements
and some parts of the oven door become extremely
hot. Make sure you don’t touch them and keep chil-
dren well away.
The following items are potentially dangerous, and
therefore appropriate measures must be taken to
prevent children and the disabled from coming into
contact with them:
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Controls and the appliance in general;
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Packaging (bags, polystyrene, nails, etc.);
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The appliance itself, immediately after use of the oven
or grill due to the heat generated;
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The appliance itself, when no longer in use (potentially
dangerous parts must be made safe).
Avoid the following:
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Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body;
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Using the appliance when barefoot;
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Pulling on the appliance or the supply cable to unplug
it from the electrical outlet;
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Improper or dangerous operations;
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Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots;
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Allowing power supply cables of small appliances to
come into contact with the hot parts of the appliance;
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Exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents such
as rain, or sunlight;
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Using the oven for storage purposes;
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Using flammable liquids near the appliance;
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Using adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension
leads;
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Attempting to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel must be contacted in the
following cases:
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Installation (following the manufacturer’s instructions);
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When in doubt about operating the appliance;
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Replacing the electrical socket when it is not compat-
ible with the appliance plug.
Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer
must be contacted in the following cases:
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If in doubt about the soundness of the appliance after
removing it from its packaging;
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If the power supply cable has been damaged or needs
to be replaced;
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If the appliance breaks down or functions poorly; ask
for original spare parts.
It is a good idea to do the following:
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Only use the appliance to cook food and nothing else;
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Check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked;
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Disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains if it is
not functioning properly and before cleaning or perform-
ing maintenance;
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When left unused, unplug the appliance form the elec-
tricity mains and turn off the gas tap (if foreseen);
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Use oven gloves to place cookware in the oven or when
removing it;
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Always grip the oven door handle in the centre as the
extremities of the same may be hot due to any hot air
leaks;
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Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”o” position when the
appliance is not in use.
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Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from
the mains when you decide not to use the appliance any
longer.
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The manufacturer may not be held responsible for any
damage due to: incorrect installation, improper, incorrect
and irrational use.
To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend that you do the following:
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only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer
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always use original spare parts
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