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 PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR
APPLIANCE. Safety Information Always
Turn controls when you have finished cooking and when not in use. Stand back
when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse. Use
dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven grill. Place pans
centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the
hob and cannot become heated by other hotplate pans. Take care to avoid heat
steam burns when operating the controls. Turn off the electricity supply before
cleaning and allow the appliance to cool. Make sure the shelves are in the correct
position before switching on the oven. Take care when removing items from the grill
when the lower oven is on as the contents will be hot. 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 ventilation slots clear of obstructions. Refer servicing to a qualified appliance
service engineer. Take care to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven, as
during use the oven becomes hot.
Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to
overheat. Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed
as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use. Do not allow children or those
who are not familiar with the appliance to use it without supervision. Never allow
anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach.
Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.
Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the
container to burst.
Never store chemicals food stuffs pressurized container in or on the appliance or in
cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.
Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob
Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than full of oil or use a lid
Never use the appliance as a room heater
Never use the grill to warm plates
Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors
Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.
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