Electrolux EKM 70150 - Manual (Page 6)

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• This appliance is not connected to a
combustion products evacuation
device. It should be installed and
connected in accordance with
current installation regulations.
Particular attention should be given
to the relevant requirements
regarding ventilation.
• When in use the appliance will
produce heat and moisture in the
room in which it has been installed.
Ensure there is a continuous air
supply, keeping air vents in good
condition or installing a cooker hood
with a venting hose.
• When using the appliance for a long
period of time, the ventilation should
be improved, by opening a window
or increasing the extractor speed.
• Do not use this appliance if it is in
contact with water. Do not operate the
appliance with wet hands.
• Ensure the control knobs are in the
‘OFF’ position when not in use.
• During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the
oven.
• Always stand back from the oven
when opening the oven door, to allow
any build-up of steam or heat to
release.
• When using other electrical
appliances, ensure the cable does not
come into contact with the hot
surfaces of the appliance.
• Unstable or misshapen pans should
not be used on the hob burners as
unstable pans can cause an accident
by tipping or spillage.
• To facilitate ignition, light the
burners before placing pans on
the grid. After having lit the burners
check that the flame is regular.
• Always lower the flame or turn it off
before removing the pan.
• Never leave the appliance unattended
when cooking with oil and fats.
• This appliance should be kept clean at
all times. A build-up of fats or
foodstuffs could result in a fire.
• Never use plastic dishes in the oven or
on the hob burners. Never line any
part of the oven with aluminium foil.
• Always ensure that the oven vent
which is located at the centre back of
the hob is left unobstructed to ensure
ventilation of the oven cavity.
• Perishable food, plastic items and
aerosols may be affected by heat and
should not be stored above the
appliance.
• During cooking the storage drawer
may become hot if the oven is on high
for a long period of time, therefore
flammable materials such as oven
gloves, tea towels, plastic aprons etc.
should not be stored in the drawer.
• Oven accessories such as baking
sheets, will also become hot, therefore
care should be taken when removing
these items from the drawer whilst the
oven is in use or still hot.
• Only heat-resistant plates may be
placed in the drawer situated under
the oven. Do not put combustible
materials there.
• Never use steam or high pressure
steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners
or sharp metal scraper to clean the
oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering of the glass.