muse only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot sur- faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.
@Keep range vents unobstructed.
@Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.
l Do not store flammable materi- als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
.Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immedi- ately.
@Select 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 heating element will be exposed and may result in the i niting of clothing or potholders. 8 orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
l Check to be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa7e for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
ONever leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and gr;;.y spillovers that may
@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 using the oven
l Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed 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 escape before removing or replacing food.
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