Before you begin
Before you begin
Clean the oven thoroughly before using it for the first time. Then, remove the
accessories, set the oven to bake, and then run the oven at 400 °F for 1 hour. There
will be a distinctive odor. This is normal.
Ensure your kitchen is well ventilated during this conditioning period.
Energy saving tips
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During cooking, the oven door should remain closed except when you turn
food over.
Do not open the door frequently during cooking to maintain the oven
temperature and to save energy.
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If cooking time is more than 30 minutes, you can switch the oven off
5-10 minutes before the end of the cooking time to save energy. The residual
heat will complete the cooking process.
To save energy and reduce the time needed for reheating the oven, plan oven
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use to avoid turning the oven off between cooking one item and the next.
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Whenever possible, cook more than one item at a time.
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About induction cooktop cooking
CAUTION
BEFORE COOKING
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Do not use the Induction cooktop surface as a cutting board.
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Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the Induction
cooktop, even when it is not being used.
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Turn the induction cooktop on only after placing the cookware on it.
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Do not store heavy items above the cooktop surface. They could fall and
damage it.
CAUTION
DURING COOKING
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Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on
the induction cooktop surface since they can get hot.
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After use, switch off the induction element using its control. Do not rely on the
pan detector.
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Use this appliance for normal cooking and frying in the home only. It is not
designed for commercial or industrial use.
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Never use the induction cooktop range to heat the room.
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Take care when plugging electrical appliances into a power outlet near the
cooktop. Power cords must not come into contact with the cooktop.
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Overheated fat and oil can catch fire quickly. Never leave surface units
unattended when preparing foods in fat or oil, for example, when cooking
french fries.
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Turn the cooking zones off after use.
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Never place combustible items on the induction cooktop. It may cause a fire.
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Do not use the induction cooktop to heat aluminium foil, products wrapped in
aluminium foil, or frozen foods packaged in aluminium cookware.
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There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used carelessly.
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Do not let cables from electrical appliances touch hot cookware or the hot
surface of the induction range cooktop.