Hotpoint SC88X manual For Your Safety, Always

For Your Safety

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.

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 opening 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, but closed when fan 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" mode k with the door closed, as this may cause the appliance to overheat.(Although "Gratin" fanned grill mode lis done with the door closed).

-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.

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