SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRACTICESTO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY
When properly cared for, your new Thermador PROFESSIONAL® Range has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. However, use extreme care when using this restaurant caliber range as this type of appliance provides intense heat and can increase the accident potential. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including the following:
Read this Care and Use Manual carefully before using your new
range to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Insure proper installation and
servicing. Follow the installation instructions provided with this product. Have the range installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Have the installer show you where the gas supply shut-off
valve is located so that you know how and where to turn off the gas to the range.
If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. If the connections are not perfectly tight, you can have a small leak and therefore a faint gas smell. Finding a gas leak is not a
In the event a burner goes out and gas escapes, 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 range.
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 technician.
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 the appliance.
CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children above the range or at the back of it. If
children should climb onto the appliance to reach these items, they could be seriously injured.
Never use any part of the cooktop or oven for storage. Flammable materials can catch fire and plastic items may melt or ignite.
Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance or place anything against the oven. Some fabrics are quite flammable and may catch on fire.
If the range is near a window, be certain the curtains do not blow over or near the cooktop burners; they could catch on fire.
DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES. Turn appliance
off and smother fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or
Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact with or too close to any element, burner or burner grate until it has cooled. Fabric may
ignite and result in personal injury.
Use only dry potholders: moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of potholders. Do not let potholders touch hot elements, hot burners, or burner grates.
For personal safety, wear proper
apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking.
Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the oven or cooktop.
Use of a foil liner could result in a shock or fire hazard, or the obstruction of 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 finish of the oven or the cooktop.
!WARNING
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF TIPPING
OF THE APPLI–
ANCE, IT MUST BE
SECURED BY A
P R O P E R L Y
INSTALLED ANTI- TIP DEVICE. VERIFY THAT THE
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