Important Safety Instructions

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•Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before lighting a burner.

•Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing them from the valve stems.

•The cooktop should never be operated without the knobs in place.

•Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated room during cooking.

•When deep fat frying:

◊Be certain that the pan is large enough to contain the desired volume of food without overflow caused by the bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat fryer unattended.

◊Avoid frying moist or frost-covered foods. Foods with high water content may cause spattering or spilling of the hot fat.

◊Heat fat slowly, and stir together any combination of oils and fats prior to applying heat. Utilize a deep fat frying thermometer to avoid heating the fat to temperatures above the flash point.

•This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against possible electric shock hazards. If only a two prong outlet is available, it is the customer’s responsibility to have it replaced with a dedicated, grounded three prong electrical outlet by a licensed electrician. Do not under any circumstances:

◊Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

◊Use an adapter plug.

◊Use an extension cord.

◊Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.

◊Plug the cooktop into an electrical outlet with a ground fault interrupter (GFI).

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.

c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or towels - a violent steam explosion may result.

d. Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

◊You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.

◊The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

◊The fire department is being called.

◊You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

caution

•Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the cooktop’s surfaces. The finish may stain.

•Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board.

•Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the cooktop’s surfaces.

•Do not expose the knobs to direct flame, hot utensils or other sources of heat.

Power cord with three Three prong prong grounding plug electrical outlet

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