Important Safety Instructions; General Notes; Fire Safety - Gaggenau VL 200 120 Use And Care Manual

9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
R E A D A N D S A V E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S
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.

General notes

This appliance is not intended for
operation with an external clock timer or a
remote control.
Make sure that no small parts or liquids
penetrate into the appliance.
Check device for visible damage after
unpacking it. Don't plug in device in the
event of transport damage.
Adults and children must never operate
the appliance without supervision if they
are either physically or mentally incapable
or if they lack the necessary knowledge
and experience to operate the appliance
correctly and safely. Don't let children
play with the appliance or packaging
material.

Fire Safety

Always have a working smoke detector
near the kitchen.
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WARNING
Risk of fire!
If the downdraft ventilator is installed
next to a gas appliance, an air baffle
must be used (available as
accessory). This prevents the flame
from being drawn into the fan. Thus,
a filter soaked in grease cannot be
ignited by the gas flame.
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
Never leave surface units
1.
unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium
settings.
Always turn hood ON when
2.
cooking at high heat.
Clean ventilating fans frequently.
3.
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter.
Use proper pan size. Always use
4.
cookware appropriate for the size
of the surface element.
Do not flambé under the extractor
hood or work with a naked flame.
When switched on, the extractor
hood draws flames into the filter.
There is a risk of fire due to deposits
on the grease filter!