For Your Safety - Hotpoint HUG 52 Operating Instructions Manual

For your Safety

Please read the precautions below before using your
GB
cooker.
ALWAYS . . .
ALWAYS make sure you understand the controls before
using the cooker.
ALWAYS check that all controls on the cooker are turned
off after use.
ALWAYS stand back when opening an oven door to allow
heat to disperse.
ALWAYS use dry, good quality oven gloves when
removing items from the ovens.
ALWAYS take care when removing items from the top
oven/grill when the main oven is on, as the
contents may be hot.
ALWAYS keep the oven and grill doors closed when the
cooker is not in use.
ALWAYS place pans centrally over the hotplate burners
and position them so that the handles cannot
accidentally be caught or knocked or become
heated by other burners.
ALWAYS keep the cooker clean, as a build up of ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS keep the cooker clean, as a build up of keep the cooker clean, as a build up of keep the cooker clean, as a build up of keep the cooker clean, as a build up of
grease or fat from cooking can cause a grease or fat from cooking can cause a grease or fat from cooking can cause a grease or fat from cooking can cause a grease or fat from cooking can cause a
fire. fire. fire. fire. fire.
ALWAYS allow the cooker to cool before cleaning.
ALWAYS follow the basic principles of food handling and
hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial
growth.
ALWAYS keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
ALWAYS turn off the electricity supply before cleaning or
replacing an oven lamp.
ALWAYS refer servicing to CORGI registered appliance
service engineers.
ALWAYS The appliance must be used by adults only for
the preparation of food, in accordance with the
instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other
use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room)
constitutes improper use and is dangerous. The
manufacturer may not be held liable for any
damage resulting from improper, incorrect and
unreasonable use of the appliance.
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE
In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.
1.TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL
SWITCH.
2.COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP
CLOTH, this will smother the flames and extinguish the
fire.
3.LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60
MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT. Injuries are often caused
by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN
FIRE as the force
of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.
Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.
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NEVER . . .
NEVER leave children unsupervised where the cooker
is installed as all surfaces will get hot during
and after use.
NEVER allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the
cooker.
NEVER store items that children may attempt to reach
above the cooker.
NEVER heat up unopened food containers as pressure
can build up causing the container to burst.
NEVER store chemicals, food stuffs, pressurised
containers in or on the cooker, or in cabinets
immediately above or next to the cooker.
NEVER fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil,
and never use a lid. DO NOT LEAVE
UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
NEVER place flammable or plastic items on or near the
hotplate.
NEVER use proprietary spillage collectors on the
hotplate.
NEVER use the cooker as a room heater.
NEVER dry clothes or place other times over or near to
the hotplate or oven/gril doors.
NEVER wear garments with long flowing sleeves whilst
cooking.
NEVER let children play with the appliance.
NEVER should the appliance be operated by people
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced
individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with
the product. These individuals should, at the
very least, be supervised by someone who
assumes responsibility for their safety or
receive preliminary instructions relating to the
operation of the appliance.
NOTE: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is
installed. Always ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated;
keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical
ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
In particular when using the grill or more than one hotplate
burner, open a window if a mechanical ventilation device
is not operating.