Read before operating your cooktop
All appliances - regardless of the manufacturer - have the potential through improperor careless use to create safety problems. Therefore the followingsafety precautions should be observed:
1.Be sureyourapplianceis properlyinstalledand groundedbya qualified technician.
2.Neveruseyourapplianceforwarmingorheatingthe room, Thiswarning isbasedon safetyconsiderations.
3.Childrenshouldnot be leftalone or unattendedin area whereapplianceis in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
4.Wear properapparel.
5.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommendedin this manual. All other servicing should be referredto an
6.Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid near cooktop.
7.Do notusewater on greasefires. Smotherfire orflame oruse drychemical or
8.Use only dry potholders. Moistor damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
9.Selectcookwarelargeenoughto properlycontainfood andavoidboilovers or spillovers. This will save on cleaningand prevent hazardousaccumu- lationsof food,since heavy splattering or spilloversleft on a cooktop can
ignite. Pan size is especiallyimportant in deep fat frying.
10. Never leave cooktop unattended at Hi heat settings. Boilover causes smokingand greasy spillovers that may ignite.
11.TYPE OF COOKWARE- Avoid pans that are unstable and easily tipped. Inchoosingpans, lookfor
12. HANDLES - Alwaysturn pan handlesto the side or back of the cooktop -
not out into the room where they are easily hit. COOKWARE HANDLES SHOULDBE TURNED INWARDAND NOT EXTENDOVERADJACENT
SURFACEBURNERSto minimize bums, ignitionof flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentionalcontact with the cookware.
