Morphy Richards DF45040 manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.

Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the danger of damage to the appliance. These are indicated in the text by the following two conventions:

WARNING: Danger to the person!

IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!

In addition we offer the following safety advice.

Your safety

•WARNING: Never attempt to move your fryer until it is completely cool. This can take up to three hours.

•WARNING: To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the fryer body in water or other liquid.

•Unplug from the electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

•Never leave the fryer unattended when connected to the electricity supply.

•Never lean over the fryer when it is in use.

•When opening the lid, stand back as some hot steam may be released.

•Always use oven gloves when removing or replacing lid during use.

•Be careful not to touch those surfaces of the fryer which become hot when in use.

•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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Product safety

•The fryer body must never be immersed in water.

•When unpacking the fryer, make sure all packing material is removed.

•Never connect the fryer to the electricity supply without oil in the tank.

•Never operate with the oil level below minimum mark (2.0 litres) or above maximum mark (2.2 litres).

Location

•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

farm houses;

by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

bed and breakfast type environments.

It is not suitable for use in staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.

•Place the appliance on a horizontal, flat and stable surface, away from a heating source and where it cannot be splashed by water.

•Allow adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation.

•Do not use your fryer under cupboards or shelves.

•Do not use outdoors or near water.

•Do not use your fryer near or below combustible material, such as curtains.

Other safety considerations

•The use of attachments or tools not recommended or sold by Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Telephone the helpline number (the telephone number can be found on the front cover) for advice on examination and repair.

•Do not use the fryer for anything other than it’s intended purpose.

•Always dry food before frying, e.g. chips which are too wet, as they can cause the hot oil to froth excessively.

•This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of a external timer or a separate remote control system.

Children

•Never allow a child to operate this appliance. Teach children to be aware of dangers in the kitchen, warn them of the dangers of reaching up to areas where they cannot see properly or should not be reaching.

•Children do not understand the dangers associated with operating electrical appliances. Never allow children to use this appliance.

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

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