Avanti DG201BS Instruction Manual - Page 7

PRECAUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged and that the oven door closes correctly. In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a professionally qualified technician. Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps, etc.) should not be left around within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injuries. The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol a .  Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this may cause danger to users.  Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without having previously disconnected it from the electric power supply.  If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to substitute an older model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that it be made inoperative in an appropriate manner in accordance to health and environmental protection regulations, ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardous parts be made harmless, especially in relation to children who could play with unused appliances. Remove the door before disposal to prevent entrapment.  After use, ensure that the knobs are in OFF position.  Do not allow children or other unqualified people to use the appliance without your supervision.  During and after use of the range, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch hot parts.  Keep children away from the range when it is in use.  Some appliances are supplied with a protective film on steel and aluminium parts. This film must be removed before using the appliance.  Fire risk! Do not store flammable material in the oven or in the bottom drawer.  Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the proximity of the range cannot come into contact with the hob or become entrapped in the oven door.  Do not line the oven walls top and bottom with aluminium foil. Do not place shelves, pans, backing trays broil tray or other cooking utensils on the base of the oven chamber.  The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.  To avoid any possible hazard, the appliance must be installed by qualified personnel only. Any repairs by unqualified persons may result in electric shock or short circuit. In order to avoid possible injuries to your body or to the appliance, do not attempt any repairs by yourself. Such work should be carried out by qualified service personnel only.  Danger of burns! The oven and cooking accessories may become very hot during operation. Make sure children are kept out of reach and warn them accordingly. To avoid burns use kitchen clothes and gloves when handling hot parts or utensils.  Stand away from the range when opening oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face, and/or eyes.  Never clean the oven with a high-pressure steam cleaning device, as it may provoke a short circuit.  This appliance is intended for use in your household. Never use the appliance for any other purposel IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a series of fundamental rules. In particular:  Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet;  Do not operate the appliance barefooted;  Do not allow children or disabled people to use the appliance without your supervision. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance. 7