Important safeguards
1.Read All Instructions.
2.To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching
over the heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches (127 mm) beyond the bottom of cabinets.
3.Important instructions
a)Ensure that this appliance is properly connected and grounded by a qualified electrician.
b)Never use this appliance for warming or heating the room.
c)Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliances are in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
d)Wear Proper Apparel – Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.
e)User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recomended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
f)Storage in or on Appliance – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
g)Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or
h)Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surface may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
4.a) Use Proper Pan Size – This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in burned clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
b)Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
c)Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass / ceramic, ceramic, earth- enware or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
d)Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
5.a) Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
b)Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
6.CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriosly injured.
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