Defy Appliances 501, 521, 520 owner manual Safety advice

Safety advice

This section contains safety instructions that will help you avoid risk of injury and damage. All warranties will become void if you do not follow these instructions.

General safety

•This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet/ line protected by a fuse of suitable capacity. Have the earth installation made by a qualified electrician. Our company shall not be liable for any problems arising due to the appliance not being earthed in accordance with the local regulations.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

•Do not operate the appliance if it is defective or has any visible damage.

•Do not carry out any repairs or modifications on the appliance.

•Never wash down the appliance with water! There is the risk of electric shock!

•Never use the appliance when your judgment or coordination is impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs.

•The appliance must be disconnected from the mains during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair procedures.

•Be careful when using alcoholic drinks in your dishes. Alcohol evaporates at high temperatures and may cause a fire since it can ignite when it comes into contact with hot surfaces.

•Do not heat closed tins and glass jars in the oven. The pressure that would build up in the tin/jar may cause it to burst.

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•Do not place baking trays, dishes or aluminium foil directly onto the bottom of the oven. The heat accumulation might damage the bottom of the oven.

•Keep all ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

•The appliance may be hot when it is in use. Never touch the hot burners, inner sections of the oven, heaters etc.

•Always use heat resistant oven gloves when putting in or removing dishes from the hot oven.

•Do not use the appliance with the front door glass removed or cracked.

•The rear surface of the oven gets hot when it is in use. Make sure that the gas/ electrical connection does not come into contact with the rear surface as connections may get damaged.

•Do not trap the mains cable between the oven door and frame and do not route it over hot surfaces as the cable insulation may melt and cause a fire as a result of a short circuit.

•Make sure that the function knobs are switched off after every use.

•When using Gas, ensure that the room is well ventilated.

•Always keep children and infirm persons away from the appliance when it is in use.

•Only use the appliance for preparing food.

•Use a deep pan, large enough to cover the appropriate burner.

•Always dry food thoroughly before placing it in hot oil or fat. Frozen food in particular will spit and splatter if added too quickly.

•Never fill the pan more than one third full of fat or oil.

•Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.

•Do not fry too much food at once. This lowers the temperature of the oil or fat and results in fatty foods.

•Do not leave hot fat or oil unattended. If overheating occurs, these could catch fire.

•Do not store flammable items in the oven.

•Always keep the oven door gasket clean.