Important Safety Instructions - Thermador ME271ES Use And Care Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

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Burn Prevention
Child Safety
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use
water on cooking fires.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily
accessible near the oven.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT
OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then
turn off the burner. EXERCISE CAUTION TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames
do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You could be burned.
• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet rags or towels - a violent steam explosion
will result.
• Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1. You know you have a CLASS ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to
operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN -
Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces
of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact heating elements
or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfac-
es of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Among these surfac-
es are oven vent openings, surfaces near these openings and oven doors.
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 neces-
sary 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 place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be
moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the heating elements.
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.
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.
When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the legal responsibility
of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe operation
of the appliance by qualified persons.
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