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INTRODUCTION
To get the best out of your new appliance, please read
this user guide carefully before using it for the
first
time. Take particular note of the safety precautions.
We also recommend that you keep the instructions for
future reference, so that you can remind yourself of the
functions of your appliance.
SAFETY MEASURES
General
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Incorrect use of this appliance may cause personal
injury and damage.
•
Use for its intended purpose only. The manufacturer
is not responsible for any injury or damage resulting
from incorrect use or handling (see also Guarantee
Terms).
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For domestic use only. Not for outdoor or
commercial use.
•
For connection to 230 V, 50 Hz only. Do not immerse
the appliance, cord or plug in water and make sure
no water enters the appliance.
•
Never touch the appliance, cord or plug with wet or
damp hands.
•
Do not expose to direct sunlight, high temperatures,
humidity, dust or corrosive substances.
•
Keep the appliance under constant supervision
while in use. Keep an eye on children.
•
Do not use the appliance if there are cleaning agent
residues inside it.
Positioning the appliance
•
Always place the appliance on a dry, level,
firm
and
heat-resistant surface well away from any edges.
•
Do not place on untreated wooden surfaces, as they
may be damaged by the heat. Always place the
appliance at a safe distance from
flammable
objects
such as curtains, tablecloths or similar.
•
There must be a clearance of at least 10 cm from
the sides of the appliance (including the rear) and
30 cm above to ensure
sufficient
ventilation. The
appliance is not suitable for built-in
fitting.
Use
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Do not place objects on top of the appliance while
in use.
•
The appliance will become very hot during use.
Never move whilst hot. When the oven is hot, only
touch the oven door handle and the controls, and
be very careful when handling hot dishes, oven
accessories or foods – use oven gloves!
•
Take care when handling hot food and liquids to
avoid burns and scalding. Do not heat food in
closed containers in the appliance, as the heat can
cause them to explode.
•
Check that the vent holes in the cabinet are not
covered. If they are covered while the appliance is
in use, there is a risk of overheating. Do not use the
appliance until it has cooled down.
•
Never insert anything into the ventilation slots or
other openings.
•
Make sure you do not scratch the glass in the oven
door, and never place objects on the oven door
when it is open.
•
Do not pour water on the glass in the oven door
while hot, as this can cause the glass to crack.
Cord and plug
•
Do not let the cord hang out over the edge of the
work surface.
•
Check that it is not possible to pull or trip over the
cord or any extension cord.
•
Keep cord and appliance away from heat sources,
hot objects and naked
flames,
including gas burners
and electric hotplates.
•
Turn off and unplug the appliance as soon as you
have
finished
using it, before cleaning it or if the
appliance is not in use. Avoid pulling the cord when
removing the plug from the socket. Instead, hold the
plug.
•
Ensure that the cord is fully extended.
•
Do not twist the cord.
•
Check regularly that neither cord nor plug is
damaged and do not use if they are, or if the
appliance has been dropped or damaged in any
other way.
•
If the appliance, cord or plug has been damaged,
have the appliance inspected and if necessary
repaired by an authorised repairer. Never try to
repair the appliance yourself. Please contact the
store where you bought the appliance for repairs
under the guarantee. Unauthorised repairs or
modifications
to the appliance will invalidate the
guarantee.
Fire hazard!
To reduce the risk of
fi
re occurring in the oven
compartment, please note the following points:
•
Do not cover the appliance’s heating elements or
sides with tin foil.
•
Do not use steel scourers for cleaning, since it is
possible for steel fragments to break off, increasing
the risk of electric shock.
•
Food must not touch the heating elements.
•
Use only dishes and containers intended for use in
ovens, e.g. items made of glass,
fi
reproof ceramics
or metal.
•
Do not use the oven compartment for storing
anything other than the accompanying accessories.
•
Do not cook food for too long or at too high a
temperature. Do not leave unattended if hot and
baking parchment or other
flammable
materials
have been used.
•
If materials in the appliance catch
fi
re, leave the
door closed. Switch off immediately, and remove the
plug from the wall socket.
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• Keep the appliance under constant supervision while in
use. Keep an eye on children in the vicinity of the appliance
when it is being used. The appliance is not a toy.
• The appliance is not to be used by persons with reduced
sensitivity, physical or mental disabilities or persons who
are unable to use the appliance, unless supervised or
instructed by a person responsible for their safety.