Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with a hot surface unit and may cause severe burns.
Take great care when heating fats and oils, as they will ignite if they get too hot.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
Never leave a chip pan unattended. Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats. Deep fry pans should be only one third full of fat. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spill over when food is added. If you use a combination of oils or fats in frying, stir them together before heating, or as the fats melt.
Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan. Carefully watch for spills or overheating of foods when frying at high or medium high temperatures. Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
When the grill is on, do not use the top of the flue (the slot along the back of the cooker) for warming plates, dishes, drying tea towels or softening butter.
When using an electrical appliance near the hob, be sure that the cord of the appliance does not come into contact with the surface area.
If you find a crack in the hob surface immediately disconnect the appliance from the supply and arrange for its repair.
Take care that no water seeps into the appliance
Only certain types of glass, glass- ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for hob cooking; others may break because of the sudden change in temperature.
Use proper pan
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on any part of the cooker.
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Do not use aluminium foil to cover shelves, linings or the oven roof.
Make sure that your kitchen is well ventilated at all times. Use extractor fans or hoods when fitted.
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure build up may make container burst and cause injury.
The cooker is designed for cooking foods only and must not be used for any other purpose.
The oven should NOT be used for heating the kitchen. This wastes fuel and the control knobs may become overheated. When the oven is on DO NOT leave the oven door open for longer than necessary.
The specification of this cooker should not be altered.
This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it.
When the cooker is not in use ensure that the control knobs are in the off position.
Do not slide pans across the hob because this can scratch the glass - the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Sharp instruments, rings or other jewellery and rivets on clothing could scratch the hob surface.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Don’t store heavy items above the hob. If they drop on the hob, they could cause damage.
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