Gaggenau BO 480 Use And Care Manual

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59 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFire SafetyWARNINGNEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the ovenbottom or cover an entire rack with materials such asaluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through theoven. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing afire hazard.If materials inside an oven or warming drawer shouldignite, keep door closed. Turn off the appliance anddisconnect the circuit at the circuit breaker box.WARNINGUse this appliance only for its intended use asdescribed in this manual. NEVER use this appliance asa space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so mayresult in overheating the appliance. Never use theappliance for storage.Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.Smother flames from food fires other than grease fireswith baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS INTHE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THEFOLLOWING:a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookiesheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BECAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames donot go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THEFIRE DEPARTMENT.b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may beburned.c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths ortowels – a violent steam explosion will result.d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:‒ You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,and you already know how to operate it.‒ The fire is small and contained in the area whereit started.‒ The fire department is being called.‒ You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.Burn PreventionDO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIORSURFACES OF OVEN - Heating elements may be hoteven though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces ofan oven become hot enough to cause burns. During andafter use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, orother flammable materials contact heating elements orinterior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficienttime to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance maybecome hot enough to cause burns. Among thesesurfaces are oven vent openings, surfaces near theseopenings and oven doors.Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standingto the side, open the door (or drawer) slowly and slightlyto let hot air and/or steam escape. Keep your face clearof the opening and make sure there are no children orpets near the unit. After the release of hot air and/orsteam, proceed with your cooking. Keep doors shutunless necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes. Donot leave open doors unattended.Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst andcause injury.Use caution when cooking foods with high alcoholcontent (e.g. rum, brandy, bourbon) in the oven. Alcoholevaporates at high temperatures. There is a risk ofburning as the alcohol vapors may catch fire in the oven.Use only small quantities of alcohol in foods, and openthe oven door carefully.Always place oven racks in desired location while ovenis cool. Always use oven mitts, when the oven is warm. Ifa rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not letpotholder contact the heating elements.CAUTIONTo avoid possible injury or damage to the appliance,ensure rack is installed exactly per installationinstructions and not backwards or upside down.Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders onhot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not letpotholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use atowel or other bulky cloth.Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tielong hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wearloose fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties,scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.