Bosch HBL745AUC Use and Care Manual - Page 4

Safety Precautions Bosch HBL7 / HBN7 Oven Use and Care Manual General Appliance and Oven SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read all instructions before using this appliance. L! WARNING When properly cared for, your new Bosch oven has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. Read all instructions carefully before using this oven. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including the following: • This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "Grounding Instructions" found in the Installation Instructions. • This appliance should be serviced only by a qualified service technician. Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment. • Do not repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended. Refer service to an authorized servicer. • Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged, until an authorized servicer has examined it. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the Installation Instructions. • Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the oven. • Do not store items of interest to children above the oven. If children should climb onto the appliance to reach these items, they could be seriously injured. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: 1. Do not store flammable materials in or near the oven. 2. Do not use water on a grease fire. Smother fire or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. 3. It is highly recommended that a fire extinguisher be readily available and highly visible next to any cooking appliance. 4. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend oven if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven. 5. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not being used. • Use this oven only as intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer. • Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. 6. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed. Turn oven off and disconnect the circuit at the circuit breaker box. 7. Do not block any vent openings. • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals, vapors, or nonfood products in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance. • In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames. 8. Be sure the blower fan runs whenever the oven is in operation. If the fan does not operate, do not use the oven. Call an authorized service center. 9. Never use the oven to warm or heat a room. This can damage the oven parts. 10. For personal safety, wear proper clothing. Loose fitting or garments with hanging sleeves should never be worn while using this appliance. Continued on next page Page 2