Hotpoint E3BX - Manual (Page 4)

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For Your Safety
ALWAYS:
- make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of safely.
- check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked.
- 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
control.
- make sure the control is turned off when you have finished
cooking and when not in use.
- disconnect from the power supply, and allow to cool, before
cleaning or performing maintenance.
- 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.
- dry food thoroughly before cooking and lower it slowly into
the hot oil or fat. Frozen food in particular, will cause froth
and spitting if added too quickly.
- keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
NEVER:
- 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.
- use the appliance to heat up anything other than food.
- use the appliance as a room heater.
- dry any items on the appliance.
- install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.
- allow children to play with or tamper with the control.
- leave children unsupervised where cooking appliances are
installed as all the cooking surfaces get hot during and after
use.
- store chemicals, foodstuffs or pressurised containers in or
on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next
to the appliance.
- use flammable or plastic items on or near the appliance.
- use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.
- 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.
- 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.
- operate the appliance when barefoot.
- allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
- leave anything on the surface when unattended and not in
use.
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.