SAFETY
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Keep electrical leads
from trailing over or
going near the hob.
The appliance must
never be disconnected
from the mains supply
during use as this will
seriously affect the
safety and performance,
particularly in relation
to surface temperatures
becoming hot and
component parts not
working efficiently. The
cooling fan (if fitted) is
designed to run on after
the control has been
switched off.
Fire Safety Advice
Most kitchen fires occur when people are
distracted or leave things unattended, so
remember:
If you’re called away from the cooker - by
the phone or someone at the door, either
take pans off the heat, or switch off your
hob.
Don’t let yourself be distracted while
cooking.
If you do have a fire in the kitchen, don’t
take any risks - get everyone out of your
home and call the Fire Brigade.
Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or
oil can be dangerous and may result in a
fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with
water, but switch off the appliance and
then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire
blanket.
WARNING - If a pan catches fire:
•
Do not move it - it is likely to be
extremely hot
•
Turn off the heat if it’s safe to do so
- but never lean over a pan to reach
the controls.
•
If you have a fire blanket, put it over
the pan.
•
If you have put the fire out, leave the
pan to cool completely.
Deep-fat frying presents more
dangers in your kitchen.
•
Never fill a chip pan (or other deep-
fat fryer) more than one-third full of
oil
•
Do not use a fire extinguisher
on a pan of oil - the force of the
extinguisher can spread the fire and
create a fireball.
If you have an electrical fire in the
kitchen:
•
Pull the plug out, or switch off the
power at the fuse box - this may be
enough to stop the fire immediately
•
Smother the fire with a fire blanket,
or use a dry powder or carbon dioxide
extinguisher
•
Never use water on an electrical or
cooking oil fire.
DISPOSAL
Packaging Material
The packaging materials used with this
appliance can be recycled.
Please dispose of the packaging materials
in the appropriate container at your local
waste disposal facilities.
