DO NOT leave utensils, foodstuff or
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combustible items on the heating zone
when it is not in use (e.g. tea towels, frying
pans containing oil).
DO NOT place plastic or aluminium foil, or
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plastic containers, on the heating zone.
DO NOT leave the heating zone switched
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on unless being used for warming.
DO NOT stand or rest heavy objects on the
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heating zone.
Although the ceramic surface is very strong, a
sharp blow or sharp falling object (e.g. a salt
cellar) might cause the surface to crack or break
(Fig. 1.5)
WARNING:
If the surface is cracked,
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switch off the appliance to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
WARNING:
Should a crack appear
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in the surface, disconnect the cooker
immediately from the supply and
arrange for its repair.
Always LIFT pans off the heating zone. Sliding
pans may cause marks and scratches (Fig. 1.6).
Always turn the control to the 'OFF' position
before removing a pan.
DO NOT place anything between the base
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of the pan and the heating zone surface
(e.g. asbestos mats, aluminium foil, wok
cradle).
Take care NOT to place metallic objects
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such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on
the hob surface since they can get hot.
The appliance is not intended to be
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operated by means of external timer or
separated remote-control system.
Avoid warming an empty pan. Doing so
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may damage both the heating zone and
pan.
Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for use on the heating zone; others
may break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
Hob Care
NEVER allow anyone to climb or stand on
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the hob.
DO NOT use the hob surface as a cutting
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board.
DO NOT leave utensils, foodstuffs or
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combustible items on the hob when it
is not in use (e.g. tea towels, frying pans
containing oil).
DO NOT place plastic or aluminium foil, or
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plastic containers on the hob.
Always turn the control to the OFF position
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before removing a pan.
Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may
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damage both the hob and pan.
Grill/Glide-out Grill™ Care
WARNING:
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the grill can be dangerous and may
result in fire.
When using the grill, make sure that the
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grill pan is in position and pushed fully in,
otherwise the control knobs may become
very hot.
DO NOT leave the grill on for more than
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a few moments without the grill pan
underneath it, otherwise the knobs may
become hot.
NEVER close the grill door when the grill is
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on.
Accessible parts may be hot when the grill
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is in use. Young children should be kept
away
Cooker Care
As steam can condense to water droplets
on the cool outer trim of the oven, it may be
necessary during cooking to wipe away any
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