Hotpoint HUE manual Safety Information, Always, Never, Unattended While Cooking

Safety Information

When used properly your appliance is completely

GB safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed.

PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

Always

•Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time.

•Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.

•Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.

•Turn controls off when not in use.

•Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.

•Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.

•Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans.

•Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls.

•Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if fitted).

•Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill.

•Always keep the oven/grill door closed when the appliance is not in use.

•Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.

•Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

•Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

•Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.

•Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven is in use as the contents will be hot.

•Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any glass panel (if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired.

•During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

•The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper use and is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable for any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and unreasonable use of the appliance.

Never

•Never stare at Halogen heating units.

•Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use.

•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 or pressurised containers 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 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid. DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS

UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

•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.

•Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat.

•Never use 'steam cleaners'.

SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.

1.TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.

2.COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.

3.LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT. Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.

Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

!The appliance should not be operated by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with the product. These individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation of the appliance.

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