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Bosch FAP-OC 500Series Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety

WARNING:

When properly cared for, your new appliance has been

designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions

carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk

of burns, electric shock, fire and injury to persons. When

using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be

followed, including those in the following pages.

Proper Installation and Maintenance

Have the installer show you the location of the circuit

breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by

a qualified technician. Connect only to a properly grounded

outlet. Refer to the Installation Instructions for details.

This appliance is intended for normal family household use

only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty. If

you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,

flammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance. It

is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking

food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning

will damage the appliance and could result in injury.

Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or

if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless

specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all

servicing to a factory authorized service center.

Fire Safety

If materials inside an oven should ignite, keep door closed.

Turn off the appliance, and disconnect the circuit at the

circuit breaker box.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this manual. For example, never use the

appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use the

appliance for storage.

Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.

In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop

and roll immediately to extinguish flames.

English 2

Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with

baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.

Burn Prevention

Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing to

the side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/

or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the opening and

make sure there are no children or pets near the unit. After

the release of hot air and/or steam, proceed with your

cooking. Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or

cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended.

Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of

pressure may cause the container to burst and cause

injury.

Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel

or other bulky cloth.

Do not touch interior surface of the drawer while it is in use.

The interior of the drawer could become hot enough to

cause burns. Allow drawer and rack (if equipped) to cool

before handling.

WARNING:

To prevent burns, do not remove drawer while hot. Be sure

drawer is empty before removing.

Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long

hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose

fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves,

jewelry, or dangling sleeves.

Child Safety

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on

any part of an appliance, especially a door, warming drawer

or storage drawer. This can damage the appliance, and the

unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.

Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely

supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left

alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in

use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity,

whether or not the appliance is in use.