oDo not place heavy objects on the oven door or lean on the oven door when it is open, as this can cause damage to the oven door hinges. Nobody should be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooker.
oDo not store chemicals, food stuffs, pressurised containers in or on the cooker or in cabinets immediately above or next to the cooker.
oDo not heat up unopened food containers, as pressure can build up which may cause the container to burst.
oDo not place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob burners, these types of materials should also not be placed in the oven or the compartment below the oven.
oDo not leave heated oil or fat unattended, as this is a fire risk. You should not fill a deep fat frying pan more than one third full of fat or oil; you should also not use a lid.
oDo not allow fat or oil to build up in the oven trays, grill pan or oven base.
oDo not place pans or baking trays directly on the base of the oven cavity, or line it with aluminium foil.
oDo not grill food containing fat without using a grill trivet. The grill trivet should never be covered with aluminium foil.
oDo not place hot enamel parts in water, leave them to cool first.
oDo not allow vinegar, coffee, milk, saltwater, lemon, tomato juice or any liquid with high sugar content to remain in contact with the enamel parts of the appliance. Spillages should be wiped up immediately.
oDo not allow electrical fittings or cables to come into contact with areas on the appliance that get hot.
oDo not use the appliance to heat the room it is located in or to dry clothing. No clothing should be placed over or near to the hob burners or oven door.
oDo not install the appliance next to curtains or soft furnishings.
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