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NES Cooktop Use and Care Manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGYOUR COOKTOP

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If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

PERSONAL SAFETY

! WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

	WARNING — TO REDUCE
!	THE RISK OF INJURY TO
	PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF
	A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE
	THE FOLLOWING:

•In the event of a grease fire SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

•Donotusewater,includingwetdishclothesortowels on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result.

•NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may be burned.

•ALWAYS have a working SMOKE DETECTOR near the kitchen.

•LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when flambéing food.

•Use an extinguisher ONLY IF:

•Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

•Before servicing unit, switch power OFF at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.

•Do not cook on a cooktop in which the glass top has broken. If the cooktop glass should break, do not use it or attempt to clean or fix it. Cleaning solutions and spill overs may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Turn off electric circuit to the cooktop and call an authorized service agency immediately.

•Do not store items of interest to children above the cooktop or at the back of it. If children climb onto the cooktop to reach these items, they could be seriously injured.

•Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of appliance.

•You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.

•The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

•The fire department is being called.

•You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

•SMOTHER FLAMES from other types of food fires with baking soda. NEVER use water on cooking fires.

	!	WARNING
DO	NOT	STORE FLAMMABLE

MATERIALS ON OR NEAR THE COOKTOP.

•When using the cooktop, DO NOT TOUCH THE HOT COOKING AREA OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA.Even though dark in color, these areas may be hot. Areas adjacent to the elements may become hot enough to cause burns. Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact with a cooking area until it has cooled.

•For personal safety wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or those with long, loose sleeves should never be worn while cooking. Tie long hair so that it doesn't hang loose.

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