DèLonghi DSC 95 DF Operation instructions

DSC 95 DF
Dual Fuel
Cooker
Users Operating Instructions
Before operating this cooker,
please read these instructions carefully
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Congratulations on your purchase of this Delonghi Dual fuel cooker which has
been carefully designed and produced to give you many years of satisfactory use.
Before using this appliance it is essential that the following instructions are carefully
read and fully understood.
We would emphasise that the installation section must be fully complied with for your
safety to ensure that you obtain the maximum benefits from your appliance.
Important:
This appliance is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of domestic
(household) food and is not suitable for any non domestic application and there-
fore should not be used in a commercial environment.
The appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used within a non domes-
tic environment i.e. a semi commercial, commercial or communal environment.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as
urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiat-
ed waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible nega-
tive consequences for the environment and health deriving from inap-
propriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recov-
ered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately,
the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
Declaration of CE conformity
✓ This cooker has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with:
- Safety requirements of EU Directive "Gas" 90/396/EEC;
- Safety requirements of EU Directive "Low Voltage" 2006/95/EC;
- Protection requirements of EU Directive "EMC" 89/336/EEC;
- Requirements of EU Directive 93/68/EEC.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND ADVICE FOR THE USE OF
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The use of any electrical appliance requires the compliance with some basic rules,
namely:
– do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands (or feet)
– do not use the appliance whilst in bare feet
– do not allow the appliance to be operated by children or unqualified persons
without supervision.
The manufacturer cannot be deemed responsible for damages caused by wrong or
incorrect use.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged.
In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a professionally qualified
technician.
Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps, etc.) should
not be left around within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injuries.
■ATTENTION: please peel plastic cover off both sides and front of the cooker
before use.
■Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this may
cause danger to users.
■Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without
first disconnecting it from the electric power supply.
■If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to substitute an
older model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that it is made inoperative in
an appropriate manner in accordance to health and environmental protection regula-
tions, ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardous parts be made harmless,
especially in relation to children who could play with unused appliances.
■After use, always ensure that the control knobs are in the off position.
■The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they
have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use
the appliance safely.
■During and after use of the cooker, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch
hot parts.
■Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appli-
ance.
■Some appliances are supplied with a protective film on steel and aluminium parts.
This film must be removed before using the appliance.
■WARNING
When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down
for this type of product category. However special care should be taken around
the rear or the underneath of the appliance as these areas are not designed or
intended to be touched and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause
injury.
■Fire risk! Do not store flammable material in the oven or in the storage com-
partment.
■Make sure that electrical cords connecting other appliances in the proximity of
the cooker cannot come into contact with the hob or become entrapped in the
oven door.
■Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil. Do not place baking trays or the
drip tray on the base of the oven chamber.
■The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to proper-
ty caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.

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■The various components of the appliance are recyclable. Dispose of them in
accordance with the regulations in force in your country. If the appliance is to
be scrapped, remove the power cord.
■Always use oven gloves when removing the shelves and food trays from the
oven whilst hot.
■Do not hang towels, dishcloths or other items on the cooker or its handle – as
this could be a fire hazard.
■Clean the oven regularly and do not allow fat or oils to build up in the oven
base or trays. Remove spillages as soon as they occur.
■Do not stand on the cooker or on the open oven door.
■Always stand back from the cooker when opening the oven door to allow
steam and hot air to escape before removing the food.
■This appliance is for domestic use only.
■WARNING: Taking care NOT to lift the cooker by the door handle.
■Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible
before and after cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which
may cause food poisoning. Take particular care during warmer weather.

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Fig. 1.1
Cooking hob
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COOKING HOB
1. Auxiliary burner (A) 1,00 kW
2. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,75 kW
3. Rapid burner (R) 3,00 kW
4. Triple-ring burner (TR) 3,50 kW
Important Note:
The electric ignition is incorporated in the knobs.

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CONTROL PANEL - Controls description
1. Electronic programmer
2. Multifunction oven switch knob
3. Multifunction oven thermostat knob
4. Front left burner control knob
5. Rear left burner control knob
6. Central burner control knob
7. Rear right burner control knob
8. Front right burner control knob
9. Oven thermostat indicator light
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Fig. 2.1
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Control panel
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Please note: This appliance incorporates a safety cooling fan which you will hear
operating whenever the oven or grill are in use. This fan is to reduce the external
temperature of the appliance and cool the internal components.

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Electronic programmer
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Fig. 3.2
Fig. 3.1
Description of the buttons:
Timer
Cooking time
End of cooking time
Manual position and cancella-
tion of the inserted cooking
programme
Advancement of the numbers
of all programs
Turning back of the numbers of
all programs and changing the
frequency of the audible sig-
nal.
Description of the lighted symbols:
AUTO -
flashing - Programmer in auto-
matic position but not pro-
grammed
AUTO -
always lighted - Programmer in
automatic position with pro-
gramme inserted.
The electronic programmer is a device that groups together the following functions:
– 24 hour clock with illuminated display
– Timer (up to 23 hours and 59 minutes)
– Programme for automatic oven cooking
– Programme for semi-automatic oven cooking.
Automatic cooking taking place
Timer in operation
and AUTO - flashing - Programme
error.
(The time of day lies between the
calculated cooking start and end
time).
Note: Select a function by the
respective button and, in 5 seconds, set
the required time with the /
buttons (“one-hand” operation).
A power cut zeroes the clock and
cancels the set programmes.

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Fig. 3.3 Fig. 3.4
ELECTRONIC CLOCK (fig. 3.2)
The programmer is equipped with an
electronic clock with lighted numbers
which indicate hours and minutes.
Upon immediate connection of the
oven or after a blackout, three zeroes
will flash on the programmer panel.
To set the hour it is necessary to push
the button and then the
or button until you have set the
exact hour (fig. 3.2).
Alternatively, simultaneously push the
two buttons and at the
same time push the or
button.
Note: Setting the clock deletes any
programme.
ELECTRONIC TIMER
The timer programme consists only of a
buzzer which may be set for a
maximum period of 23 hours and 59
minutes.
If the AUTO is flashing push the
button.
To set the time, push the button
and the or until you
obtain the desired time (fig. 3.4).
Having finished the setting, the normal
time will appear on the panel and the
symbol will appear.
The countdown will start immediately
and may be seen at any moment on
the panel by simply pressing the button
.
At the end of the time, the symbol
will be switched off and an intermittent
buzzer will go off; this can be stopped
by pressing any one of the buttons.
ALTERING THE AUDIBLE
SIGNAL
By pressing the button you can
choose from three variations.
NORMAL COOKING
WITHOUT THE USE OF THE
PROGRAMMER
To manually use the oven, that is, without
the aid of the programmer, it is necessary
to cancel the flashing AUTO by pushing
the button (AUTO will be switched
off and the symbol will go on - Fig.
3.3).
Attention: If the AUTO is not flashing
(which means a cooking programme has
already been inserted), by pushing the
button you have cancelled the
programme and switched to manual.

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Fig. 3.6
Fig. 3.5
AUTOMATIC OVEN
COOKING
To cook food automatically in the oven,
it is necessary to:
1.Set the length of the cooking time
2.Set the end of the cooking time
3.Set the temperature and the oven
cooking programme.
These operations are done in the
following way:
1.Set the length of the cooking time by
pushing the button and the
button to
advance, or
to go back if you have passed the
desired time (fig. 3.5). The AUTO
and the symbol will be on.
2.Set the end of the cooking time by
pressing the button (the
cooking time already added to the
clock time will appear), and the
button (fig. 3.6); if you pass
the desired time you may get back by
pushing the button.
After this setting, the symbol will
go off. If after this setting, the AUTO
flashes on the panel and a buzzer
goes off, it means there was an error
in the programming.
In this case, modify the end of
cooking time or the cooking time
itself by following the above
instructions again.
3.Set the temperature and the cooking
programme by using the switch and
thermostat knobs of the oven (see
specific chapters).
Now the oven is programmed and
everything will work automatically, that
is the oven will turn on at the right
moment to end the cooking at the
established time.
During cooking, the symbol remains
on.
By pushing the button you can
see the time that remains until the end
of cooking.
The cooking programme may be
cancelled in any moment by pushing
.
At the end of the cooking time the
oven will turn off automatically, the
symbol will turn off, AUTO will flash
and a buzzer will sound, which can be
turned off by pushing any of the but-
tons.
Turn the switch and thermostat knobs
to zero and put the programmer onto
“manual” by pressing the button.
Attention: A power cut makes the
clock go to zero and cancels the set
programmes.
After a power cut three zeroes will flash
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Fig. 3.7
Fig. 3.8
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
COOKING
This is used to automatically switch off
the oven after the desired cooking time
has elapsed.
There are two ways to set your oven:
1. Set the length of the cooking time by
pushing the button and the
button to advance, or
to go backwards if you have passed
the desired time (Fig. 3.7).
or
2. Set the end of the cooking time by
pushing the button and the
button to advance, or
to go backwards if you have passed
the desired time (Fig. 3.8).
AUTO and the symbol will be
on.
Then set the temperature and the
cooking programme using the oven
switch and thermostat knobs (see
specific chapters).
The oven is switched on and it will
be switched off automatically at the
end of the desired time.
During cooking, the symbol
remains on and by pressing the
button you can see the time
that remains till the end of the
cooking.
The cooking programme can be
cancelled at any moment by pushing
the button.
At the end of cooking, the oven and
the symbol will turn off, the AUTO
will flash and a buzzer will sound; that
can be stopped by pushing any of the
buttons.
Turn the switch and thermostat knobs
to zero and put the programmer onto
“manual” by pressing the button.

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HOB BURNERS
Each hob burner is controlled by a sep-
arate gas tap operated by a control
knob (fig. 4.1) which has 3 positions
marked on the control panel, these are:
– Symbol 0: tap closed (burner off)
– Symbol : High (maximum)
– Symbol : Low (minimum)
Push in and turn the knob anti-
clockwise to the selected position.
LIGHTING THE BURNERS
To ignite the burner, the following instructions are to be followed:
1) Lightly press and turn the knob anti-clockwise, and position the knob indicator to the
symbol printed on the control panel (fig. 4.1).
2) Press the knob to operate the electric ignition; or, in the case of a mains failure light
the burner with a match or lighted taper.
3) Adjust the burner according to the setting required.
Low High
To turn the burner off, fully rotate the knob clockwise to the off position: 0.
The maximum setting of the control tap is for boiling, the minimum setting is for slow
cooking and simmering.
All working positions must be choosen between the maximum and minimum setting,
never between the maximum setting and the “OFF” position.
Fig. 4.1
Electric ignition
The sparks generated by the electrodes close to the burners will ignite the
choosen burner. Whenever the lighting of the burners is difficult due to peculiar
conditions of the gas features or supply, it is advised to repeat the ignition with
the knob on “minimum” position.
How to use the hob burners
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CHOICE OF THE BURNER
On the control panel, near each knob, there is a diagram that indicates which burner
is controlled by that knob.
Select the burner that is most suitable for the diameter and capacity of the pan to be
used.
As an indication, the burners and the pans must be used in the following way:
It is important that the base diameter of the pot is at least the same diameter as the
burner ring to obtain an efficient heat transfer.
Always position pans centrally over the burners.
Adjust the size of the flame so that it does not lick up the side of the pan.
Position pan handles so that they cannot be accidentally knocked.
Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.3a
WRONG
Fig. 4.3b
CORRECT
CORRECT USE OF TRIPLE-RING BURNER
The flat-bottomed pans are to be placed directly onto the pan-support.
To use the WOK you need to place the proper stand in order to avoid any faulty
operation of the triple-ring burner (Fig. 4.3a - 4.3b).
IMPORTANT:
The wok pan stand (fig. 4.3b) MUST BE PLACED ONLY over the pan-rest for the
triple-ring burner.
BURNERS POT DIAMETER
Auxiliary 12 - 14 cm
Semi-rapid 16 - 24 cm
Rapid 24 - 26 cm
Triple-ring 26 - 28 cm
Wok max 36 cm
do not use pans with concave or convex bases

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Multifunction oven
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GENERAL FEATURES
As its name indicates, this is an oven
that presents particular features from an
operational point of view.
In fact, it is possible to insert 7 different
programs to satisfy every cooking need.
The 7 positions, thermostatically con-
trolled, are obtained by 4 heating ele-
ments which are:
– Bottom element 1725 W
– Top element 1725 W
– Grill element 2500 W
– Circular element 2200 W
NOTE:
Upon first use, it is advisable to
operate the oven for 30 minutes in the
position and for another 30 minutes
at the maximum temperature (thermostat
knob on position 250) in the positions
and , to eliminate possible traces of
grease on the heating elements.
Clean the oven and accessories with
warm water and washing-up liquid.
WARNING:
The door is hot, use the handle.
ATTENTION - MOST IMPORTANT
Pay special attention not to touch
the hot heating element inside the
oven cavity.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Heating and cooking in the MULTI-
FUNCTION oven are obtained in the
following ways:
a. by normal convection
The heat is produced by the upper
and lower heating elements.
b. by forced convection
The fan draws in air contained with-
in the oven housing at the rear of
the oven and forces it over the circu-
lar heating element. The hot air
envelops the food in the oven givin
faster and more even cooking before
it is drawn back into the housing to
repeat the cycle. It is possible to cook
several dishes simultaneously due to
the even distribution of heat within
the oven.
c. by forced semi-convection
The heat produced by the top and
bottom heating elements is distrib-
uted throughout the oven by the
fan.
d. by radiant heat
The food is grilled by the infra red
grill element.
e. by radiant heat and ventilation
The food is grilled by the grill ele-
ment is distributed throughout the
oven
f. by ventilation
The food is defrosted by using the
fan only function without heat.
Attention: the oven door
becomes very hot during opera-
tion. Keep children away.

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Fig. 5.1 Fig. 5.2
FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (Fig. 5.1)
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following functions.
THERMOSTAT KNOB (Fig. 5.2)
This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the oven on. Rotate clock-
wise until the required temperature is reached (from 50 to 250 °C).
The light above the temperature selector will illuminate when the oven is swiched on
and turns off when the oven reaches the correct temperature.
The light will cycle on and off during cooking in line with the oven temperature.
OVEN LIGHT
By setting the knob to this position, only the oven light comes on.
It remains on in all the cooking modes.
TRADITIONAL CONVECTION COOKING
The upper and lower heating elements come on. The heat being dispersed by natural
convection. The temperature range must be set between 50 °C and 250 °C using the
thermostat.
The oven must be preheated before cooking.
Recommended for:
Food that requires the same degree of cooking both inside and out, for example
roasts, spare pork ribs, meringues etc.

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DEFROST
Only the oven fan comes on. Use with the thermostat knob set to “ ” - other temper-
ature have no effect. The food is thawed by ventilation without heating.
Recommended for:
Quick thawing of frozen foods; one kg requires approximately 1 hour.
Thawing times vary according to the quantity and type of food to be thawed.
GRILLING
The infrared grill element comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation.
Set the thermostat knob to between 50 °C and 200 °C.
Always grill with the oven door closed.
For cooking hints, see the chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.
Recommended for:
Intense grilling, browning, cooking au gratin and toasting etc.
Do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time on full heat (200 °C).
Caution: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
FAN GRILL
Both the grill and the fan come on. Most of the cooking is done by grilling and then
the hot air circulated around the oven. The oven door should be kept closed.
The temperature can be set between 50 °C and 175 °C max.
The oven should be preheated for 5 minutes before cooking. For further cooking hints
see “GRILLING AND COOKING AU GRATIN”.
Recommended for:
Quick sealing in of food juices for example such as hamburger, chicken pieces, chops.
Do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time on full heat (175 °C).
Caution: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
FAN FORCED
The circular element and fan come on. The heat is dispersed by forced convection and
the temperature can be varied to between 50 °C and 250 °C via the thermostat knob.
The oven does not require preheating.
Recommended for:
Food which has to be well-cooked outside and soft or rosy inside, for example
lasagne, lamb, roast beef, whole fish etc.

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MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AFTER COOKING OR
SLOWLY HEATING FOODS
The upper element, the circular element and the fan come on.
The heat is circulated by forced convection with greater intensity in the upper part.
The temperature can be set to between 50 °C and 140 °C via the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
Keeping food warm after any type of cooking. Slow heating of cooked food.
MULTI-FUNCTION
The upper and lower heating elements come on and the fan come on - the heat from
the element being circulated by the fan.
The temperature range can be set to between 50 °C and 250 °C using the thermostat.
Recommended for:
Large bulky quantities of food that require even cooking throughout for example large
roasts, turkey, roast turkey, cakes etc.
COOKING ADVICE
Remember to keep children away from the appliance when you use the grill or oven, since
these parts become very hot.
STERILIZATION
Sterilization of foods to be preserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in the
following way:
a. Set the switch to position .
b. Set the thermostat knob to position 185 °C and preheat the oven.
c. Fill the dripping pan with hot water.
d. Set the jars onto the dripping pan making sure they do not touch each other and
the door and set the thermostat knob to position 135 °C.
When sterilization has begun, that is, when the contents of the jars start to bubble,
turn off the oven and let cool.
Check your recycle book for full instructions.

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WARMING BREAD
Set the switch to position and the thermostat knob to position 150 °C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with a few drops of water and put into the oven
for about 10 minutes at the highest temperature.
ROASTING
To obtain classical roasting, it is necessary to remember:
■that it is advisable to maintain a temperature between 180 °C and 200 °C.
■that the cooking time depends on the quantity and the type of foods.
SIMULTANEOUS COOKING OF DIFFERENT FOODS
The oven set on position can cook several different foods together. Foods as
diverse as fish and cakes can be cooked together without the cross transference of
flavours. This is because the fats and cooking smell that would normally be
deposited on the different foods are oxidised and are not absorbed by the foods.
The cooking temperature of the foods, however must be within 20 - 25 °C of
each other. The food with the longest cooking time will be put into the oven first
and the other foods are added as necessary according to their cooking times.
USE OF THE GRILL
Preheat the oven for about 5 minutes with the door closed.
Introduce the food to be cooked, positioning the rack as close to the grill as possible.
The dripping pan should be placed under the rack to catch the cooking juices and
fats.
GRILLING AND COOKING AU GRATIN
As the hot air completely covers the food to be cooked, grilling may be done with
the food on the rack in the oven. The knob should be switched to position .
The thermostat should be set to 50 °C and 175 °C max and the oven pre-
heated.
The food should be placed on a rack in the oven for the required cooking time.
Adding a few dabs of butter before the end of the cooking time gives the golden “au
gratin” effect.
WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is used.
Children should be kept away.

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APPROX. HEAT OF TYPE OF DISH TO COOK
TEMPERATURE OVEN
125 °C Very cool Meringue,
(257 °F) oven slow cooking foods.
135 °C - 140 °C Cool or Milk puddings, very rich fruit
(275 °F - 285 °F) slow oven cakes, eg., Christmas.
150 °C Cool or Stews, casseroles, braising,
(300 °F) slow oven rich fruit cakes, eg., Dundee.
160 °C - 170 °C Warm oven Biscuits, Low temperature roasting,
(320 °F - 338 °F) rich plain cakes eg., Madeira cake.
180 °C Moderate Plain cakes, eg., Victoria
(356 °F) oven sandwich, meat pies.
190 °C Fairly hot Small cakes, savoury flans,
(374 °F) oven fish.
200 °C Hot oven Plain cakes and buns, swiss rolls,
(392 °F) fruit pies. High temp. roasting.
215 °C Moderately Bread and bread rolls etc., scones,
(419 °F) hot oven flaky and rough puff pastry,
Yorkshire pudding.
225 °C Very hot Sausage rolls, mince pies, puff
(437 °F) oven pastry.
Browning ready cooked dishes.
Temperature and times given are approximate, as they will vary depending on the quality
and amount of food being cooked.
Remember to use ovenproof dishes and to adjust the oven temperature during cooking
if necessary.
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Installation, and any demonstration, information or adjustments are not included in
the warranty.
The cooker must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with the relevant
Standards.
In the UK C.O.R.G.I registered installers are authorised to undertake the installation and
service work in compliance with the above regulations. All Comet authorised installers
are C.O.R.G.I. registered.
Attention
The appliance gets very hot, mainly around the cooking areas. It is very
important that children are not left alone in the kitchen when you are
cooking.
AFTER SALES SERVICE
Should you require to book a service call telephone [phone].
For product information and advise telephone [phone]
Important notes