3Notes on disposal❑ Old appliances still have some residualvalue. An environment-friendly methodof disposal will ensure that valuable rawmaterials can be recovered and usedagain.Before you dispose of your oldappliance, make sure that it has beenrendered inoperable.❑ Your new appliance was protected bysuitable packaging while it was on itsway to you. All materials used for thispurpose are environment-friendly andsuitable for recycling. Please make acontribution to protecting theenvironment by disposing of thepackaging appropriately.Up-to-date information concerningoptions for disposing of your oldappliance and the packaging from thenew one can be obtained from yourretailer or local government office.Important Information❑ Make sure that the power cord does notget caught in the hot oven door. Theplastic insulation could melt.❑ In the case of a defect, switch off (orremove) the mains fuse in the buildingelectrical system.❑ Do not store combustible items in theoven. They could ignite if the oven isswitched on accidentally.❑ If using hot air v, do not placegreaseproof paper loosely in the oven(e.g. when heating the oven).The hot-air fan could draw in the paperwhich may damage the heater and fan.❑ Do not clean the oven with steam orhigh-pressure cleaners.❑ Do not insert a baking sheet at thebottom of the oven, or cover the base ofthe oven with aluminium foil, as thiswould result in heat build up. Roastingand baking times would change, andthe enamel would be damaged.❑ Never pour water directly into the hotoven. Damage to the enamel couldresult.❑ Dripping juices may leave spots on theoven lining. Always place a baking traybelow to prevent this from happening.❑ Never stand or sit on the open ovendoor.❑ The oven door must close properly.Keep the door seal surfaces clean.❑ The surfaces of heating and cookingappliances get hot during operation.The interior oven walls and the heatingelements get extremely hot. Alwayskeep children away from the appliance.❑ Never leave the appliance unattendedwhen cooking with fat or oil. They cancatch fire if overheated.❑ Clean the oven regularly.Fatty or oily remants could ignite whenthe oven is switched on.Appliance safety considerations❑ The appliance should only be used forthe preparation of food.Open the oven doorcarefully.Hot steam may escape.❑