6Safety
General Precautions
!WARNING
•To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire:
a)Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
b)Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
c)Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d)Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
•To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a range top grease fire, observe the following:
a)SMOTHER FLAMES with a
b)NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.
c)DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
d)Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1)You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
2)The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3)The fire department is being called.
4)You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
•To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, observe the following:
a)Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
•Unplug or disconnect this appliance from the power supply before servicing.
!CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.