4IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONFor best performance and to extend the life of your appliance, we recommend that you read theinstructions in this owners manual thoroughly before using your new appliance. It will provide youwith all the information you need to ensure its safe installation, proper use and maintenance.Keep this owners manual for future reference.To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend the following:BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCERead the instructions thoroughly. Remove all plastic protective films on the appliance before operating the appliance. Remove the plastic film on the oven glass door (when provided). To condition the oven for its first use, heat the empty oven at maximum temperature for 45minutes. This allows unpleasant smells and smoke from protective oils used duringmanufacture and from new thermal insulation to burn off. Allow the unit to cool off and wash the oven out with soapy water and then rinse.FOR YOUR SAFETY This appliance is designed for non-commercial, household use only and must not be altered inany way. This appliance can only be used safely when it is correctly connected to an efficient earthingsystem in compliance with New Zealand Electrical Standards requirements. Before maintenance or cleaning, always ensure that the appliance is disconnected from themain supply. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in themanual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Always use oven glovesto remove and replace cookware in the oven. Packaging items that this appliance is delivered in, such as plastic bags, polystyrene, and nails,are potentially dangerous, and therefore appropriate measures must be taken to preventchildren from coming into contact with them. This appliance must only be used by adults. Make sure that children do not touch the controlsor play with the appliance. Do not allow children to stand, sit or play with any part of the appliance. Do not use the drop down door as a stool to reach overhead cabinets. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory, mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been givensupervision or instruction concerning the use of this appliance by a person responsible for theirsafety. During use, the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heatingelements inside the oven.