#Use only d potholders. Moist or damp por holders on hot surfaces ma result in burns from steam. b 0 not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul J catch on fire.
IKeep range vents unobstructed.
~DOnot heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause Injury.
IDO not store flammable materi- als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
Y/hen 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 iI may result
b”d:,ElY~~.n8,9’,~F~~?$~e ajso improves cooking effi- ciency.
*Check to be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa9e for use on the ran e. Only certain types of glass,
*Never 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 burns, i niting of flammable materia 9s, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
l 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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