*Use only d potholders. Moist or damp por holders on hot surfaces ma result in bums from steam. b 0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul J catch on fire.
*Keep range vents unobstructed.
DO not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause bums and container particles could cause injury.
*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 heatin element will be.exppsed an %may result
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also improves cooking efficiency.
@Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe 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 greasy spillovers that may ignite.
*Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of bums, i niting of flammable materia 9s, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
*Always osition oven rack(s) in desired Pocation 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 es- cape before removing or re- placing food.