Smeg C9GMXU Instruction Manual page 5

Important Safety Instruction
- Never allow garments, potholders or other flammable materials to come into direct or indirect contact
with burners until they have completely cooled.
- DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS OR THE INSIDE OF APPLIANCE: Burners may be hot
even though they are dark in color. The oven cavity can be hot enough to cause burns. During and
after use, do not touch areas near burners or the inside of the oven until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Do not allow garments or any flammable material to come into contact with hot surfaces. If
personal clothing or hair catches on fire, drop to the floor immediately and roll to extinguish the
flames.
- PLACE THE OVEN RACKS IN THE DESIRED POSITION WHILE THE OVEN IS COOL. If a rack
must be removed while the oven is hot, do not allow the potholders to come in contact with the broiler
burner.
- USE CAUTION WHEN OPENING THE OVEN DOOR: Allow hot air or steam to escape before
removing or placing foods in the oven.
- Do not leave the packing materials around the home. Sort the various items of waste and take them
to the nearest specialized waste collection facility.
- Do not obstruct oven vents or openings for air intake.
- ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED. It is the end user's responsibility:
a) To contact a qualified electrician.
b) To ensure that the electrical system is adequate and in compliance with the National Electrical Code
ANSI / NFPA 70 Electrical Code – latest edition – Or the CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE, C22.11 –
1982 and C22.2 No. 01982 – or latest edition – and all local codes and ordinances.
- Always check that the controls are in the "zero" (off) position when the range is not in use.
- Use only pots or pans with a perfectly smooth, flat bottom on the range surface burners. NEVER
USE THE RANGETOP AS A WORK SURFACE.
CAUTION: If a crack is detected in the ceramic rangetop, immediately disconnect the range from the
electrical power supply and contact the nearest service center.
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