•Take great care when heating fats and oils, as they will ignite if they become too hot.
•Never place plastic or any other material, which may melt in or on the oven.
•Always support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
•Always use oven gloves to remove and place food in the oven.
•Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to contain foods to prevent spillage and boil over.
•The handles of saucepans, which are smaller than the heated area on the hob, will become hot.
•Ensure your hand is protected before handling the pan.
•Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible, disconnect the appliance immediately from the electricity supply and contact your local service force centre.
•Do not place foil or plastic containers on the ceramic glass.
•During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
•Ensure that all vents are not obstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.
•Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
•Always stand back from the appliance when opening the doors to allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
•Some parts of the product may preserve their heat for a long time; please wait until the parts primarily exposed to heat cool down before touching them.
•Do not keep flammable materials close while the product is operating.
•Do not leave anything on the oven door when it is open.
•Always switch the cooker off when you do not use it.
!WARNING!
Never leave the appliance unattended when the oven door is open.
•Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the oven. They may explode if they are heated.
•Ensure that all control knobs are in the off position when not in use.
•Do not stand on the appliance or on the open oven doors.
•Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the appliance or its handles.
•Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water.
•Never operate it with wet hands.
Cleaning and maintenance
!WARNING!
For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance shouldbe kept clean at all times. A
•Do not leave the cookware containing foodstuff, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it is inadvertently switched on.
•Extreme care must be taken when using a ceramic hob scraper.
•Always allow the appliance to cool before switching off at the wall prior to carrying out any cleaning/maintenance work.
•Only clean this appliance in accordance with the instructions given in this book.
•Never use steam or
•Never leave the appliance unattended when the oven door is open.
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