@Donot wear loose or hangiq garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned.
@Use only d potholders. Moist or damp por holders on hot sur- faces could result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or bul cloth f;;a potholder. It could cakych on
lKeep range vents unobstructed.
*Do not heat unopened conta.in- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.
*Do not store flammable materi- als on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When usinn the cookton
*Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls could subject the wirin and components undernea ah them to damage.
@Donot line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Gelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heatin element will be ex- posed an 8 could result in the
I niting of clothing or potholders. 8 orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
@Check to be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa3e for use on the ran e. Only certain types of glass,
due to the sudden change in temperature.
@Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and cause smokin and greasy spillovers that cou Pd ignite.
*Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, i niting of flammable materia 9s, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
When usinn the oven
*Always osition oven rack(s) in desired Pocation while oven IS cool. If a rack must be re- moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
@Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam es- cape before removing or re- placing food.
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