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Don'ts
* Don't leave children unsupervised where 

the cooker is installed and in use as all surfaces 
will get hot.

* Don't allow children to sit or stand on 

the oven door when open in its down 

position or allow any person to sit or 
stand on part of the appliance.

* Don't use large preserving pans or fish 
kettles across two hotplates as this will damage 

the hob.

* Don't 

Store items above the cooker that 

children may attempt to reach.

* Don't use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.
* Don't use the cooker as space heater, 

dryer.

* Don't heat up unopened food containers 

as pressure can build up causing the container 

to burst.

* Don't place flammable or plastic items 

on or near the hob, and never place wet 
cloths etc. on the hob to dry.

* Don't use biological washing powder or 
harsh abrasives or chemical cleaners for 

cleaning the oven inner panels.

* Don't leave a hotplate on for long 

periods when not covered by a pan. 
Spillage should be dealt with as soon as 
it occurs, taking due care as the hob 
surface may be hot. Any spillage left on 

the surface after cooking should be

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cleaned off before the hob is 
switched on again to prevent baking on.

*  Don't store flammable materials, aerosol 

etc. In adjacent cabinets.

* Don't cover ventilation slots in any way.

*  Don't use the handles to hang towels, 

dishcloths etc.

* Don't use round-bottomed (traditional) 

Woks. Use flat-bottomed types.

*  Don't place dishes, pans, trays directly onto 

the oven compartment base.

* Don't cover oven shelves with 

aluminium foil as the air circulation in the 
oven will be disrupted.

*  Don't line the grill pan with aluminium foil.

* Don't attempt to grill with the door 

closed.

*  Don't use the grill to warm plates.

Do's

*

  Have your appliance installed by a qualified 

engineer or a technician.

* Make sure you understand the controls 
prior to using your appliance.

*Ensure that no flammable materials are 

adjacent to the appliance as the sides of the 

appliance become hot during operation.

* Keep children away from the cooker at 

all times when in use as surfaces will get 
extremely hot.

Always turn off the electricity supply at 

the wall switch before cleaning.

■* Check all controls on the appliance are 

switched off after cooking.

* Keep all ventilation slots clear of 

obstructions.

*

  Remember that the oven and the utensil 

will be very hot when in use.

* Note that times and temperatures in 

this book are for guidance only.

* Ensure meat and poultry is thoroughly 

defrosted before cooking.

*  Take  care  when  removing  utensils  from  the 

grill as they may be hot.

* Take care when opening the door. Let 

steam and hot air escape before removing 

the food.

■* Use quality oven gloves for removing hot 

food utensils from the oven/grill.

* Select the correct shelf position before 

turning the oven or grill on.

*  Clean your cooker regularly, ideally after 

each use.

* Allow the appliance to cool before 

cleaning.

*  Always  refer  servicing  to  a  qualified  appliance 

service engineer.

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