Smeg SIMU330D Manual page 4

• This appliance and its accessible parts
get very hot during use.
• Do not touch the heating elements
during use.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS
OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface
units may be hot even though they
are dark in color. Areas near surface
units may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials come in contact
with surface units or areas near units
until they have had sufficient time to
cool. Among these areas are the
cooktop and surfaces facing the
cooktop. Surface units may be hot
even though they are dark in color.
• DO NOT HEAT UNOPENED FOOD
CONTAINERS: A buildup of
pressure can cause the containers to
burst.
• Do not use water on grease fires -
smother fire or flame or use a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• CAUTION: Do not store items of
interest to children in cabinets above
a cooktop or on the backguard of a
cooktop - children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be
seriously injured.
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Important Safety Instructions
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL: Loose-fitting
or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors, liquids or
materials near this or any other
appliance.
• For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to your appliance, never sit,
stand, or lean on the appliance.
• Do not leave the packing materials
around the home. Sort the various
items of waste and take them to the
nearest specialized waste collection
facility.
• Do not use any part of the appliance
for storage. Flammable materials can
ignite and plastic items may melt or
burst into flame.
• Be aware of how rapidly the cooking
zones heat up. Avoid heating pans
when they are empty, there is a
danger of them overheating.
• Use only dry potholders - Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces
may cause burns due to steam. Do
not allow potholders to touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.