5• Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics ofthe appliance as this may become dangerous to use. Themanufacturer declines all responsibility for any inconvenienceresulting from the inobservance of this condition.• Do not operate your appliance by means of an external timer orseparate remote-control system.• Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on theappliance without having previously disconnected it from theelectric power supply.• WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off beforereplacing the oven lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.• Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get intothe appliance therefore making it unsafe.• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands (or feet).• Do not use the appliance whilst in bare feet.• If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (ordecide to substitute another model), before disposing of it, itis recommended that it be made inoperative in an appropriatemanner in accordance to health and environmental protectionregulations, ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardousparts be made harmless, especially in relation to children whocould play with unused appliances.• The various components of the appliance are recyclable. Disposeof them in accordance with the regulations in force in your country.If the appliance is to be scrapped, remove the power cord.• After use, ensure that the knobs are in the off position.• Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unlesscontinuously supervised.• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years andabove and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they havebeen given supervision or instruction concerning use of theappliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and usermaintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.