Thermador CGX456, CGX304, CGX365, CD365, CD456 manual Important Safety Instructions

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•Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or turning food. Turn handles of utensils inward so that they do not extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or the edge of the cooktop. This will help prevent hot food spills.

•CAUTION: The cooktop is for cooking. Never use it to warm or heat a room.

•Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified servicer in accordance with the Installation Instructions provided with the cooktop.

•Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer.

•Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when necessary. Use low to medium settings to heat oil slowly.

•Other than the use of metal pans, only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic, ceramic, earthen- ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop use. These types of utensils may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on low or medium heat settings according to the utensil manufacturer’s directions.

•Clean the cooktop with caution. If the soil must be removed while the cooktop is hot, clean the hot top with the metal razor blade scraper only. Do not use a wet sponge or cloth while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

•Clean the ventilation system above or behind the cooktop frequently, so that grease from the cooking vapors does not accumulate on the filters, fan, intake, or hood.

•For proper lighting and performance of the burners, keep the igniters clean. It is necessary to clean these when there is a boil over, or when the burner does not light even though the electronic igniters click. See Page 18.

•The cooktop is factory assembled for natural gas. It should be correctly adjusted by a qualified service person or installer for the type of gas with which it is used. (See Page 1 for propane gas.)

•For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be worn while cooking.

•In the event that personal clothing catches fire, DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames.

•Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop. Improper use of a foil liner could result in a shock, fire hazard or it could obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and heat will be trapped beneath it. This will upset the cooking performance and can damage the cooktop finish.

•Do not heat unopened food containers; a buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst.

•Never leave the burners unattended when using high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking, and greasy spillovers that may ignite. More importantly, if the flame is smothered, unburned gas will be coming into the room. See “What To Do If You Smell Gas”, Page 1.

•During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.

•If the cooktop is near a window, be certain the curtains do not blow over or near the burners; they could catch on fire.

•Take care that drafts, like those from fans or forced air vents, do not blow flammable material toward the flames or push the flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the utensil.

•In the event a burner goes out and gas escapes, turn OFF all the controls and open a window or a door. Do not attempt to use the cooktop until the gas has had time to dissipate. Wait at least 5 minutes before using the cooktop.

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