Thermador CD456, CGX456, CGX304, CGX365, CD365 manual Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury

SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

!	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	!
▲	READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP	▲

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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

•DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.

•SMOTHER FLAMES from a grease fire with a close- fitting lid, cookie sheet or other metal tray. Turn off the gas burners or the electric elements. BE CARE- FUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

•Use baking soda to SMOTHER FLAMES from other type food fires. Never use water on cooking fires.

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

•TURN OFF THE VENTILATOR in case fire or when "flaming" liquor or other spirits. The blower could spread the flames.

•ALWAYS HAVE A WORKING SMOKE DETEC- TOR NEAR THE KITCHEN.

•USE AN EXTINGUISHER ONLY IF:

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

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

3.The fire department is being called.

4.You can fight fire with your back to an exit.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELEC- TRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OB- SERVE THE FOLLOWING:

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

•Before servicing or cleaning 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.

•WARNING: 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 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.

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, pot holders, or other flammable materials come in contact with the burners, burner grates or cooking area until they are cool to the touch.

•Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders. Do not let pot holders touch hot cooking areas.

•Always use utensils that have flat bottoms and that are large enough to cover the whole cooking area. The use of a utensil smaller than the size of the cooking area will expose a portion of the heated area to direct contact with the user which could result in burns.

•Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the type and amount of food being prepared.

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