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• Switch off the appliance after each use.
• Take care when opening the door of the appliance when it is in operation. Hot air can escape.
• Do not turn on the appliance with wet hands or when there is contact with water.
• Do not push on the open door.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a support surface.
• Open the door of the appliance with caution. The use of ingredients containing alcohol may cause a
mixture of alcohol and air.
• Avoid sparks or open flames near the appliance when opening the door.
• Do not place or store any flammable liquids or materials, nor any easily combustible objects, on the
appliance, inside it or nearby.
• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside
the oven.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements.
CAUTION!
• There is a risk of damaging the appliance. To avoid damage or discolouration of the enamel:
• Do not place heat-resistant cookware or other objects directly on the bottom surface of the appliance.
• Do not place aluminium foil directly on the bottom surface of the appliance.
• Do not put any water directly inside a hot appliance.
• Do not keep moist dishes and food inside the appliance after finishing the cooking process.
• Use caution when removing or inserting the accessories.
• The enamel of the bottom of the chamber may get damaged due to dragging these accessories.
• If you store pots or pans in the oven, never drag them, but move them with caution.
• Discolouration of the enamel does not affect the performance of the appliance. It is not a fault pursuant
to the law.
• For very moist cakes, use a dripping pan. Fruit juices cause stains that can be permanent.
• The appliance is designed only for cooking. It must not be used for other purposes, such as for example
heating a room.
• Cooking should always be carried out with the oven door closed.
• If the appliance is located behind a front panel (eg. a door), make sure that this is never closed when the
appliance is in operation. Heat and humidity can build up on the back of a closed panel causing damage
to the appliance, casing or floor. Do not close the cabinet panel until the appliance has completely cooled
after use.
2.4 Cleaning and care
CAUTION!
• There is a risk of injury, fire or damage to the appliance.
• Before carrying out any maintenance work, switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the
socket.
• Check that the appliance is cold. There is a risk that the glass panels might break.
• The door's glass panels must be replaced immediately if they get damaged, by contacting the Authorized
Service Centre.
• Pay attention when removing the door from the appliance. The door is heavy!
• Regularly clean the appliance to prevent the materials forming the surface from deteriorating.
• Remains of food or fat in the appliance may cause a fire.
• Clean the appliance with a soft moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use any abrasive
products, scouring pads, solvents or metal objects.
• If you use an oven spray, carefully follow the safety instructions given on the package.
• Do not clean the catalytic enamel (if any) with any kind of detergent.