allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.
CAUTION:
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
Cleaning Safety
•Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet clothes or sponges can cause burns from steam.
•After a spill or boil over, turn off the burner and allow the cooktop to cool. Clean around the burner and burner ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation.
Cookware Safety
•Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.
•Use Proper Pan Size. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element or burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating unit. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Proper relationship of cookware to heating element or burner will also improve efficiency.
•Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, burners, or the edge of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of fires, spills and burns.
•Adjust burner flame size so that it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Proper relationship of cookware to burner flame reduces safety risks.
•Use only certain types of glass, heatproof glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils that are suitable for cooktop use.
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 properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for details.
•This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See
“STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY” on page 18. 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 service provider.
•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.
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the cooktop, switch power off at the service panel and lock the panel to prevent the power from being switched on accidentally.
Getting Started
Before Using the Appliance for the First Time
•Remove all packing materials and literature from the cooktop surface.
•While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
•There may be a slight odor during the first several uses; this is normal and will disappear.
•Optimum cooking results depend on the proper cookware being selected and used. (See “Proper Cookware” on page 13.)
•Read all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual information prior to operating.
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