FOR YOUR SAFETY
When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are
certain precautions that must be observed.
PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following:
-only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer.
-always use genuine spare parts.
ALWAYS:
-make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of safely.
-make sure you understand the controls before using the appliance.
-keep children away from the appliance during use.
-take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls.
-check the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven.
-make sure the controls are turned off when you have finished cooking and when not in use.
-ensure the door is closed when using the grill.
-disconnect from the power supply, and allow to cool, before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
-keep the door closed when the appliance is not in use.
-refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.
-keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.
-follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.
-keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
-grip the handle in the centre when opening the door.
-stand back when opening the door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.
-use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items.
-dry food thoroughly before frying and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen food in particular, will cause frothing and spitting if added too quickly.
-keep outside of pans clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.
-place pans centrally over the cooking areas making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot be heated by other heating areas/pans.
NEVER:
-use steam cleaners.
-attempt to install or repair the appliance without the assistance of qualified personnel.
-store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach.
-heat up unopened food containers, as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.
SAFETY ADVICE
-use the appliance to heat up anything other than food.
-use the appliance as a room heater.
-dry any items on the hob.
-install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.
-allow children to play with or tamper with the controls.
-store chemicals, foodstuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.
-use plastic items on or near the appliance.
-use flammable liquids, such as alcohol or gasoline etc. near the appliance when it is in use.
-use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.
-fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid on a deep fat frying pan. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
-pull on the appliance or the supply cable to unplug it from the electrical outlet.
-allow power cables of other appliances to come into contact with hot parts of this appliance.
-expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, such as rain or sunlight.
-operate the appliance with wet hands.
-allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
-remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
-do not touch burners and cast iron pan supports remain hot for a long time.
-use the oven for storage purposes.
-use the grill to warm plates.
-dry items on the oven doors.
-fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This only lowers the temperature or the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.
-use misshapen pans which may be unstable.
-use round base woks directly on the gas pan supports.
-use fish kettles or large preserving pans across two gas burners.
-operate the appliance when barefoot.
IMPORTANT - As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying. Cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (eg. to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the cooking areas.
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE:
1.Turn off the burners.
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.
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