Miele CS 1421 Salamander Operating And Installation Instructions page 9

Correct use
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The appliance gets hot when in use
and remains hot for quite a while after
being switched off. Do not touch it
whilst it could still be hot.
Caution: Danger of burning.
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For added protection, it is advisable
to use heat-resistant pot holders or
gloves when using the appliance. Do
not let them get damp or wet, as this
causes heat to transfer through the
material more quickly with the risk of
scalding or burning yourself.
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Do not heat up unopened tins of
food under the browning unit as
pressure will build up in the tin, causing
it to explode. This could result in injury
and scalding or damage.
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Do not use the appliance to heat up
the room. Due to the high temperatures
radiated, objects near the appliance
could catch fire. The life of the
appliance could also be reduced.
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This appliance must not be set up or
operated in the open air.
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Do not use the appliance as a
resting place for anything else. The
article could melt or catch fire if the
appliance is switched on by mistake or
if residual heat is still present.
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Do not leave any flammable objects
near the appliance. It radiates heat
during use, and there is a high risk that
articles could melt or catch fire.
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Never leave the appliance
unattended when it is switched on.
Food could burn and become inedible.
Warning and Safety instructions
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If oil or fat catches fire, do not
attempt to put out the flames with water.
Use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan
lid, damp towel or similar to smother the
flames.
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When using an electric socket near
the appliance, care should be taken
that the cable of the electrical
appliance does not come into contact
with a hot surface. The insulation on the
cable could become damaged, giving
rise to an electric shock hazard.
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Make sure that all dishes and
crockery used with the appliance are
heat-resistant. Never use plastic
dishes. Fire hazard.
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To avoid the risk of scratches, do
not use the top of the browning unit as
a resting place for items.
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Only use smooth-based dishes.
Rough bases will scratch the ceramic
surface. Take care to lift dishes onto the
standing surface: sliding them into
place will cause scuffs and scratches.
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Keep the ceramic surface clean.
Grains of salt, sugar or sand (e.g. from
cleaning vegetables) can cause
scratches.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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