Remove the packaging from the appliance anddispose of it according to local regulations.Be careful to remove all accessories from thepackaging. Keep packaging elements and plasticbags away from children.Check the appliance for transport damage afterunpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it hasbeen damaged.The appliance must be connected by an authorisedspecialist. No warranty claims can be lodged forany damage resulting from incorrect connection.Observe the installation instructions.Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it forthe first time. This will eliminate any ‘newness’smells and soiling.This appliance is labelled in accordancewith the European Directive 2002/96/EGconcerning used electrical and electronicappliances (waste electrical and electronicequipment – WEEE). The guidelinedetermines the framework for the return andrecycling of used appliances as applicable.OvenRemove fruit acids such as the juice of lemons orplums etc. after every baking operation. The acidcan cause spots on the oven’s enamel.Never splash water into a hot oven. This coulddamage the enamel.Do not place the baking tray directly onto thebottom of the oven. Do not place utensils (forexample a roaster) directly onto the bottom of theoven. Do not line the bottom of the oven withaluminium foil. This will cause a build-up of heatwhich can damage the enamel.Do not cover the ventilation openings of the oven.Do not take off the door seal. A damaged door sealmust be changed immediately.The socket for the separate heating element for thebaking stone (special accessory) can be found inthe middle of the back panel at the bottom. Duringnormal operation, please leave the cover in thesocket.Cabinet Fronts near the OvenAfter taking the food out of the oven, allow the ovento cool down with the door closed. Do not leave theoven door half open, the hot air can cause damageto adjacent cabinets. The cooling fan will continueto run for a while and will then switch offautomatically.Operating for the First Time Avoiding Damage to the Applianceand the Cabinet5