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User manual LAM1742
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Never
use the hob surface as a chopping
board or food preparation area, as this may
lead to it becoming damaged.
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Never
put metal cooking utensils, cutlery,
knives or other metal objects on the hob. They
could become hot if they are near a cooking
area which is in use.
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Never
leave aluminium foil on the hob top,
it reflects heat back into the element which
leads to damage.
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Never
heat up a sealed tin of food on the hob,
as it may explode.
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Never
leave pans overhanging the edge of the
hob.
Fire safety advice
Most kitchen fires occur when people are distracted
or leave things unattended, so remember:
If you’re called away from the hob - by the phone or
someone at the door, either take pans off the heat,
or switch off your hob.
Don’t let yourself be distracted while cooking.
If you do have a fire in the kitchen, don’t take any
risks - get everyone out of your home and call the
Fire Service
If a pan catches fire:
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Do not move it as it’s likely to be extremely hot.
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Turn off the heat if it’s safe to do so, but never
lean over a pan to reach the controls.
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Use fire blanket or a damp tea-towel to cover
the pan.
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If you have put the fire out, leave the pan to
cool completely.
Deep-fat frying presents more
dangers in your kitchen
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Never fill a chip pan (or other deep fat fryer)
more than one-third full of oil.
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Do not use a fire extinguisher on a pan of
burning oil - the force of the extinguisher can
spread the fire and create a fireball.
If you have an electrical fire in the
kitchen:
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Pull the plug out, or switch off the power at the
fuse box - this may be enough to stop the fire
immediately
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Smother the fire with a fire blanket, or use a
dry powder or carbon dioxide extinguisher
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Remember: never use water on an electrical or
cooking oil fire.
Safety
