Hotpoint GX901X - Manual (Page 5)

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For Your Safety
ALWAYS:
- make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of
safely.
- check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked.
- make sure you understand the controls before using
the appliance.
- keep children away from the appliance during use.
- take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating
the controls.
- make sure the controls are turned off when you have
finished cooking and when not in use.
- take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating
the controls.
- disconnect from the power supply, and allow to cool,
before cleaning or performing maintenance.
- refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.
- keep the hob clean as a build up of grease or fat from
cooking can cause a fire.
- follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene
to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.
- dry food thoroughly before frying and lower it slowly
into the hot oil or fat. Frozen food in particular, will
cause frothing and spitting if added too quickly.
- keep outside of pans clean and free from streaks of oil
or fat.
- place pans centrally over the burner making sure
handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and
cannot be heated by other burners/pans.
- keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
NEVER:
- attempt to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.
- store items above the appliance that children may
attempt to reach.
- heat up unopened food containers, as pressure can
build up causing the container to burst.
- use the appliance to heat up anything other than food.
- use the appliance as a room heater.
- dry any items on the hob.
- install the appliance next to curtains or other soft
furnishings.
- allow children to play with or tamper with the controls.
- leave children unsupervised where cooking appliances
are installed as all the cooking surfaces get hot during
and after use.
- store chemicals, foodstuffs or pressurised containers
in or on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above
or next to the appliance.
- use flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.
- use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.
- fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use
a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE
COOKING.
- fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food.
This only lowers the temperature or the oil or fat too
much, resulting in greasy food.
- pull on the appliance or the supply able to unplug it
from the electrical outlet.
- allow power cables of other appliances to come into
contact.
- with hot parts of this appliance.
- expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, such as
rain or sunlight.
- operate the appliance with wet hands.
- allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
- use misshapen pans which may be unstable.
- use round base woks directly on the pan supports.
- do not use steam cleaners to clean your oven
- use fish kettles or large preserving pans across two
burners.
- operate the appliance with wet parts of the body.
- use the appliance when barefoot.
When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain
precautions that must be observed.
PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following:
- only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer.
- always use genuine spare parts.
SAFETY ADVICE
IMPORTANT - As with any cooking appliance there could
be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil,
particularly for deep fat frying. Cooking utensils
containing oil must not be left unattended (eg. to answer
the telephone) on or in close proximity to the cooking
areas.
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN OR ANY OTHER PAN
FIRE:
1. Turn off the burners.
2. Cover the pan with a fire blanket or damp cloth, this
will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.
3. Leave the pan to cool for at least 60 minutes before
moving it. Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot
pan and rushing outside with it.
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A
PAN FIRE as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip
the pan over. Never use water to extinguish oil or fat
fires.