Indesit KD3G specifications Safety Information, Turn OFF the Cooker Appliance AT the Wall Switch

Safety Information

When used properly your appliance is completely GB safe but as with any electrical product there are

certain precautions that must be observed.

PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW

BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

Always

•Remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.

•Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.

•Keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.

•Turn controls off when you have finished cooking and when not in use.

•Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.

•Use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.

•Place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplate/pans.

•Take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls.

•Turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and allow the appliance to cool.

•Make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven.

•Keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use.

•Take care when removing items from the grill when the lower oven is on as the contents will be hot.

•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 ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

•Refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.

•Take care to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven, as during use the oven becomes hot.

Never

•Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to overheat.

•Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use.

•Do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it, without supervision.

•Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

•Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach.

•Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.

•Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.

•Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.

•Never store chemicals/food stuffs, pressurised container in or on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.

•Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.

•Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

•Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to overheat.

•Never use the appliance as a room heater.

•Never use the grill to warm plates.

•Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.

•Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.

•Never use steam cleaners.

•The appliance should not be operated by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with the product. These individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation of the appliance.

•Do not let children play with the appliance.

SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.

1.TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.

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.

!The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper use and is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable for any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and unreasonable use of the appliance.

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