9IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
Risk of fire
Overheated fat or oil is highly inflammable. Only prepare food cooked in fat or oil when cooking can be fully supervised. Under no circumstances attempt to extinguish burning fat or oil with water. Choke the fire using a lid or fire blanket.
WARNING
Risk of fire
Old frying oil or fat may foam over and burn easily. Replace frying oil or fat if it becomes brown, has an unpleasant smell and/or smokes prematurely.
WARNING
Risk of burns
Only close the appliance cover once the appliance has cooled down. Never turn on the appliance with the appliance cover closed. Don't set down food on appliance cover or use it for keeping food warm.
Burn Prevention
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build- up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe).
Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when necessary. To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no more than a
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.
Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
WARNING
Risk of burns
If the appliance cover (VD) is fitted: do not close the appliance cover until the appliance has cooled down completely. Do not operate the appliance with the cover closed. Do not use the appliance cover for placing objects or for keeping things warm.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appliance, especially a door, warming drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage the appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.
CAUTION
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
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