Cook Manufacturing akt3630, akt3650, akt3020 Precautions, Case Fire, Surface Element Fire

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

!CAUTION

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS—Surface units may be hot though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing touch or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near surface units until they have had enough time to cool. These areas include the cooktop and backguard.

!WARNING

To avoid personal injury, do not sit, stand or lean on cooktop.

!CAUTION

During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch heating elements or interior surfaces of cooktop until they have had enough time to cool.

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, make sure your cooktop has been properly grounded and always disconnect it from main power supply before servicing.

!Precautions

Do not cook food directly on cooktop surface, always use cookware.

Do not mix household cleaning products. Chemical mixtures may interact with objectionable or even hazardous results.

Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas. They may melt and stick.

Do not slide rough metal objects across cooktop surface. Scratching or metal marking can result.

Do not leave fat heating unless you remain nearby. Fat can ignite if overheated by spilling onto hot surfaces.

Do not allow pots to boil dry as this can cause damage to cooking surface and pan.

Do not use cooktop surface as a cutting board.

Do not use cooktop for storage or as a display counter.

In Case of

Fire

Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive grease.

Though a fire is unlikely, if one occurs, proceed as follows:

Surface Element Fire

1.Smother the fire with a nonflammable lid or baking soda, or use a Class ABC or BC extinguisher. Not water. Not salt. Not flour.

2.As soon as it is safe to do so, turn the surface controls to OFF. Turn off power at main circuit breaker or fuse box.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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