but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a
fire blanket.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
• Do not place or leave empty pans on the glass ceramic hob.
• Do not allow heavy or sharp objects to drop on the glass ceramic hob.
• Do not scratch the hob with sharp objects. Don't use the hob as a
work surface.
• WARNING: If the hob is cracked or otherwise damaged by falling
objects etc., disconnect the appliance from the electrical power sup-
ply to avoid the possibility of electric shock and call Customer Service.
• WARNING: When correctly installed, your product meets all safety
requirements laid down for this type of product category. However
special care should be taken around the rear or the underneath of the
appliance as these areas are not designed or intended to be touched
and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
• FIRST USE OF THE OVEN - it is advised to follow these instructions:
Furnish the interior of the oven as described in the chapter "CLEA-
–
NING AND MAINTENANCE".
Switch on the empty oven on max to eliminate grease from the
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heating elements.
Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, let the
–
oven cool down and clean the interior of the oven with a cloth soa-
ked in water and neutral detergent; then dry carefully.
• CAUTION: Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scra-
pers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
• Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil. Do not place baking
trays or the drip tray on the base of the oven chamber.
• FIRE RISK! Do not store flammable material in the oven or in the
storage compartment.
• Always use oven gloves when removing the shelves and food trays
from the oven whilst hot.
• Do not hang towels, dishcloths or other items on the appliance or its
handle – as this could be a fire hazard.
• Clean the oven regularly and do not allow fat or oils to build up in the
oven base or tray. Remove spillages as soon as they occur.
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