Hotpoint 50cm Electric Cooker HUE52G - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety Information
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 PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR
APPLIANCE.
Always

Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first
time.
 Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.
 Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will
get extremely hot during and after use.
 Turn controls off when not in use.
 Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or
heat to disperse.
 Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the
oven/grill.
 Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are
kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other
hotplates or pans.
 Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the
controls.
 Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the
appliance to cool before cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if fitted).
 Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching
on the oven or grill.
 Always keep the oven/grill door closed when the appliance is not in use.
 Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from
cooking can cause a fire.
 Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to
prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.
 Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
 Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.
 Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when
the lower oven is in use as the contents will be hot.
 Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch
should any glass panel (if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE
THE APPLIANCE until repaired.
 During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the oven.
· 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.
Never

Never stare at Halogen heating units.
 Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed
as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use.
 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 or pressurised containers 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 DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE
COOKING.
 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 operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will
cause the appliance to over heat.
· Never use ‚steam cleaners’.
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 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.
! ATTENTION
DURING INSTALLATION
THE FEET OF THE APPLIANCE
MUST BE LOWERED SO THAT
AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST
10MM (1CM) IS LEFT BETWEEN
THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE
AND THE FLOOR.
! VERY HOT SURFACES
YOU MUST KEEP THE OVEN
AND GRILL CAVITIES CLEAN
FOOD OR GREASE ON THESE
SURFACES COULD CAUSE
SMOKE AND POSSIBLY EVEN BURN
! ATTENTION
WHEN USING THE MAIN OVEN
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT THE
BASE OF THE CAVITY IS NOT
COVERED WITH ALUMINUM
FOIL, UTENSIL OR ANY OTHER
FORM OF COVERING. FAILURE
TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN
THE CAVITY BEING DAMAGED.
10 mm
! ATTENTION ! ATTENTION
! ATTENTION ! ATTENTION
! VERY HOT SURFACES ! VERY HOT SURFACES
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