Safety - Thermador WDC30J Use And Care Manual

Safety

Important Safety Instructions
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WARNING:
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been
designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions
carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the
risk of burns, electric shock, fire and injury to persons.
When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions
must be followed, including those in the following pages.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit
breaker. Mark it for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician. Connect only to a properly grounded
outlet. Refer to the Installation Manual for details.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use
only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See
"STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY" on
page 8. If you have any questions, contact
®
THERMADOR .
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance. It
is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking
food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning
will damage the appliance and could result in injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or
if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to a factory authorized service center.
Fire Safety
Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part
of the appliance. Installing these liners may result in risk of
electric shock or fire.
If materials inside an warming drawer should ignite, keep
door closed. Turn off the appliance, and disconnect the
circuit at the circuit breaker box.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. For example, never use the
appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use the
appliance for storage.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop
and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with
baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
Burn Prevention
Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing to
the side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/
or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the opening and
make sure there are no children or pets near the unit. After
the release of hot air and/or steam, proceed with your
cooking. Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or
cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
Do not touch interior surface of the drawer while it is in use.
The interior of the drawer could become hot enough to
cause burns. Allow drawer to cool before handling.
To prevent burns, do not remove drawer while hot. Be
sure drawer is empty before removing.
Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long
hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose
fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves,
jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
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