IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
The appliance is hot during use and remains so for some time after being switched off. Be careful not to touch the appliance if it may still be hot.
Do not heat empty pots or pans. This may cause damage to the cookware and the surrounding area. Danger of fire.
Do not leave the cooktop unattended while in use.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother any fire or flame using a lid, or use a dry chemical or
WARNING - NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating.
Protect your hands with oven mitts or potholders when using the appliance. Use only dry, heat resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can result in steam burns. Do not let the potholder touch the hot heating elements. Do not use towels or other bulky items near the appliance.
Do not flambé under an exhaust hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction or the grease filters may ignite.
Spills containing salt or sugar should be removed immediately.
Do not store items on the appliance when not in use. Items could melt or catch fire from residual heat or if the appliance is turned on inadvertently. Always switch the burner(s) off after use.
Do not store aerosols, combustibles or any other easily flammable materials underneath or adjacent to the appliance.
Do not use plastic or aluminium foil on any part of the cooktop. It melts at high temperatures. Fire hazard.
Do not heat unopened containers.
Make sure all components of the gas burner are assembled correctly before using the cooktop.
Do not use pans that extend past the burner grate. Using larger pans may cause the flames to spread out and damage the surrounding countertop or other countertop appliances.
For safety and stability, do not use pans with a bottom diameter smaller than the burner grate.
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