IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Safety
The burners become very hot when in use. Make sure that no one
comes in contact with the burners.
Do not leave children unattended in an area where the appliance is in
use.
Do not store toys or items of interest to children in cabinets
above or behind the cooktop. Children climbing onto the cooktop to reach these items may become seriously injured.
Do not allow children to operate or play with the cooktop. Keep all
pans out of childrens reach.
Only use 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 burners. Do not use towels or other bulky items near the appliance.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging clothing when operating the
cooktop, they may present a fire hazard.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
cause the container to burst and result in injury.
Do not store items on the cooktop.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
Do not leave the cooktop unattended while in use.
Overheated food can ignite.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or
Be careful when preparing a flambé beneath the hood. Flames
could be drawn up into the hood by the suction and ignite the grease filters.
The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan. Do not
use small pans with high flame settings, the flames may climb the sides of the pan.
Only use cooking utensils suitable for cooktop use.
Always position pan handles and utensils inward so they do not
extend over adjacent work areas, burners or the edge of the cooktop.
If there is a drawer directly underneath the appliance without a
wooden base in between, ensure that no aerosols, combustible liquids or other easily flammable materials are kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be placed in the drawer they must be made of
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