Proximity to flammable materials
Heat produced in the appliance during cooking operations can cause the following hazards:
Fire hazard from heat given off by the appliance
What can cause this?
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By storing flammable materials, gases or liquids on top of the appliances
How can I avoid the hazard?
Do not store flammable materials, gases or liquids on top of the appliance
Do not store gas canisters immediately beside the appliance
Escaping gas during operation
The following hazards can result due to gas escaping when operating the appliance:
Explosion hazard from gas
What can cause this?
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If the appliance is moved and connections become leaky as a result
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If the gas pipe is damaged.
How can I avoid the hazard?
Never move the appliance during use or cleaning
If you smell gas, take the appropriate steps; see 'What to do if you smell gas' on page 38
Hot surfaces
During and after the cooking operation, heat produced by the appliance can cause the following hazards:
A risk of burns from hot surfaces
Where?
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Externally on the appliance door
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On the top of the appliance, in particular on the air vent, the ventilation port, and the exhaust outlet
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Internally on the appliance door
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Inside the entire cooking chamber, including all parts that are or were inside during cooking mode
How can I avoid the hazard?
Do not touch surfaces for any length of time
Wear specified protective clothing, in particular protective gloves
Hot steam / vapour
Operating the appliance door can result in the following hazards:
Risk of scalding from hot steam/vapour
Where? When?
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On the air vent, the ventilation port, and the exhaust outlet on top of the appliance
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When opening the appliance door during and after cooking
How can I avoid the hazard?
Do not get close to the air vent or ventilation port
Always open the appliance door slowly and carefully
Use the latch position of the appliance door
When cooling takes place during the cooking or cleaning operation, expect to face a stronger blast of steam
than usual, and make sure any bystanders step back from the appliance.
Wear specified protective clothing, in particular protective gloves
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