l Use only d potholders. Moist or damp por holders on hot sur- faces may result in burns from steam. Do 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.
@Keeprange vents unobstructed.
l Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause bums 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 cooktot,
make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cookin without reflector bowls may su%ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.
.Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners ma result in a risk of electric sIYock or fire.
‘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
Inltmg of clothing or potholders.
8 orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
@Checkto be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa38 for use on the ran e. Only certain types of glass,
@Neverleave surface units unattended at high heat set- tin s. A boilover could result an8 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 burns, i niting of flammable materia9s, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
When usincl 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.
@Usecare when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam es- cape before removing or re- placing food.
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