. Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners ff the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause the burner to work improperly, This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards, resulting in a health hazard°
,Foods for flying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause
hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan_
*Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deepffat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when fbod is added.
. If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly°
°Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
°Use a
°Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is coolo
"XVhen using glass coolcware, make sure it is designed for
o Use proper pan size. Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grates_ This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spiltovers left on the range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and will remain cool.
° Keep all plastics away from the top burners. * Do not leave plastic
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•Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst_
°To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be certain that the controls for all burners are at the
OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them.
*When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operatinga may spread the flames.
. If the range is located near a window, do not hang
10ng curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard_
*When a pilot goes out (on models with standing pilots), you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal to relight the pilot° When relighting the pilot, mal_e sure the burner controls are in the OFF
position, and follow instructions in the Installation
Instructions to relight.
o If you smell gas, and you have already made sure the
pilots are lit (on models with standing pilots), turn
off the gas to the range and ca_ a qualified service
technician_ Never use an open flame to locate a leako
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