Fire Safety
•Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop.
•Set the burner control so that the flame does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
•Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. For example, never use the appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use the appliance for storage.
•Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.
•If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent, or fan, be certain that flammable materials such as window coverings do not blow over or near the burners or elements. They could catch on fire.
•Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
•Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.
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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 flambéing 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.
•In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
•Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
•Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air vents do not push the flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the pan.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a)SMOTHER FLAMES with a
b)NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.
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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.
5)Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the oven.
•Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire to turn it off.
Burn Prevention
•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
•Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build- up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
•Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when necessary. To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no more than a
•Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.
CAUTION:
All igniters spark when any single burner is turned on. Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use.
Child Safety
•When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.
•Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appliance. This can damage the appliance and potentially cause 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