• Make sure the device is placed in a stable position before using it.
• If an accident occurs, rinse the burn immediately with cold water and
call a doctor if necessary.
• Cooking fumes may be dangerous for animals which have a particularly
sensitive respiratory system, such as birds. We advise bird owners to
keep them away from the cooking area.
• Always use a wooden or plastic spatula to avoid damaging the cooking
plate.
• In order to avoid deterioration of the plate, use it only as it was designed
to be used (for example, do not place it in an oven or on a stove, whether
it be gas or electric).
• Use only the plate provided with the device or a plate bought at an
authorized Service Centre.
• Before first use, wash the plate (see paragraph After Use), pour a small
amount of oil on it and dry with a soft cloth.
• Be careful where you place the electric power cord, whether you use
an extension or not. Take all the necessary precautions in order not
to hinder people from moving around the table, so that nobody gets
tangled or trips over the cord.
Do not
• Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in or in use.
• To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner
or against a wall.
• Never place the appliance directly on a fragile surface (glass table,
tablecloth, varnished furniture, etc.) or on a soft surface such as a tea-
towel.
• Never place the appliance on or near hot or slippery surfaces; never
leave the cord hanging over a heat source (hotplates, gas stove, etc.).
• Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the appliance.
• Never use a knife directly over the plate.
• Do not place the plate on a fragile surface or under water when it is hot.
• Do not move the appliance when in use.
• Do not use aluminium foil or other objects between the plate and the
food being cooked.
• Do not cook food in aluminium foil.
• To avoid spoiling your product, do not use flambé recipes in connection
with it at any time.
• Do not use metal scourers or scouring powders to avoid damaging the
cooking surface.
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