23frying, stir them together before heating, or asthe fats melt.Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Froston frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods cancause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides ofthe pan. Carefully watch for spills or overheatingof foods when frying at high or medium hightemperatures. Never try to move a pan of hot fat,especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.When the grill is on, do not use the top of theflue (the slot along the back of the cooker) forwarming plates, dishes, drying tea towels orsoftening butter.When using an electrical appliance near the hob, besure that the cord of the appliance does not comeinto contact with the surface area.If you find a crack in the hob surface immediatelydisconnect the appliance from the supply andarrange for its repair.Take care that no water seeps into the applianceOnly certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,earthenware or other glazed containers aresuitable for hob cooking; others may breakbecause of the sudden change in temperature.Use proper pan size-select pans having flatbottoms large enough to cover the surface unit’sheating area. The use of undersized pans willexpose a portion of the surface unit to directcontact and may result in ignition of clothing.Proper relationship of pans to surface unit will alsoimprove efficiency.Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang onany part of the cooker.Do not use aluminium foil to cover shelves, liningsor the oven roof.Make sure that your kitchen is well ventilated atall times. Use extractor fans or hoods when fitted.Never heat unopened food containers. Pressurebuild up may make container burst and causeinjury.The cooker is designed for cooking foods onlyand must not be used for any other purpose.The oven should NOT be used for heating thekitchen, not only does this waste fuel but thecontrol knobs may become overheated.When the oven is on DO NOT leave the oven dooropen for longer than necessary.The specification of this cooker should not bealtered.This appliance is heavy, take care when movingit.When the cooker is not in use ensure that thecontrol knobs are in the off position.Do not slide pans across the hob because this canscratch the glass - the glass is scratch resistant,not scratch proof. Sharp instruments, rings orother jewellery and rivets on clothing couldscratch the hob surface.Do not use the surface as a cutting board.Don’t store heavy items above the hob. If theydrop on the hob, they could cause damage.