Important Safety Information - Electrolux EK5361 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing
or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of
these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be installed according to
the instructions supplied. The installation work
must be undertaken by a qualified electrician/
competent person.
The appliance must be installed in an adequately
ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a base,
measures must be taken to prevent the appliance
slipping from the base.
This appliance is heavy and care must be taken
when moving it.
Warning: Do not attempt to lift or move this
appliance by the handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the
appliance must be removed before the appliance
is used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify the appliance in any way.
After installation please dispose of the packaging
with due regard for safety and the environment.
Your local authority can arrange this.
CHILD SAFETY
Do not allow young children to play with any part
of the packaging.
Do not allow children to sit or climb on the drop
down door.
This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Young children must not be allowed to
tamper with the controls or play near or with the
appliance.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot when
the grill is in use. Young children should be
kept away.
DURING USE
This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
This appliance has been designed for domestic
use to cook edible foodstuffs only, and must not
be used for any other purposes.
Take great care when heating fats and oils as
they will ignite if they become too hot.
Never place plastic or any other material which
may melt in or on the oven.
Always stand back from the appliance when
opening the doors to allow any build up of steam
or heat to release.
Always use oven gloves to remove and place
food in the oven.
Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to
ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.
Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to
contain foods to prevent spillage and boil over.
Do not leave the grill pan in position when grilling
as it will become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove and replace
the grill pan handle when it is in the withdrawn or
partially withdrawn position.
The handles of saucepans, which are smaller
than the heated area on the hob, will become
hot. Ensure your hand is protected before
handling the pan.
Do not leave the hotplates switched ON for long
periods when not covered by a saucepan. The
controls and cabinets may overheat.
Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass is
damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible,
disconnect the appliance immediately from the
electricity supply and contact your local service
force centre.
Do not place foil or plastic containers on ceramic
glass.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
Never leave the appliance unattended when
the oven door is open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the
oven. They may explode if they are heated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF
position when not in use.
Do not stand on the appliance or on the open
oven doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from
the appliance or its handles. They are a safety
hazard.
Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with
water. Never operate it with wet hands.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
For hygiene
appliance should be kept clean at all times. A
build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could
result in a fire especially in the grill pan.
Do not leave cookware containing foodstuffs,
e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it is
inadvertently switched on.
Extreme care must be taken when using a
ceramic hob scraper.
Always allow the appliance to cool down before
switching off at the wall prior to carrying out any
cleaning / maintenance work.
Only clean this appliance in accordance with the
instructions given in this book.
SERVICE
Repairs should
inexperienced persons as this may cause injury
or serious malfunction. This appliance should be
serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and
only genuine approved spare parts should be
used.
AT THE END OF THE APPLIANCE'S LIFE
When the time comes to dispose of your
appliance please contact your local authority.
They can arrange to dispose of the appliance in a
safe and controlled manner.
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