SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before installation and operation, read these instructions carefully and use this product only in the manner described by the manufacturer in the operation manual.
The signal words shown below are used to alert you to potential personal injury and property damage hazards. There are three hazard classifications based on potentially dangerous situations.
Obey all safety instructions that show these symbols to avoid possible injury, death and property damage.
WARNING:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
WARNING
1.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a)Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
b)Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
2. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
a)Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
b)Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing foods (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe).
c)Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d)Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
3.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a)SMOTHER FLAMES with a
b)NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.
c)DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
d)Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1)You have a class ABC extinguisher, and know how to operate it.
2)The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3)The fire department is being called.
4)You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
4.Do not place any electrical parts in water or spray water on them. Such a situation could result in fire or electrical shock.
5.In the situation of a potential gas leakage, do not switch the unit on and off as it could result in a gas explosion.
6.Do not attempt to modify or repair this product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel, otherwise it may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
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