o Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware, Excessive flame is hazardous.
o Use only dry pot holderswmoist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting coot<ware. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.
o 3"o minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage, turn cook- ware handles toward the side or back of the
range without letting them extend over adjacent burners.
o Always turn surface burner to OFF before rernovmg cookware,
o Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting.
o Never block the vents (air openings) of the range, They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion Air openings are locat- ed in the following places:
o Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burner grate and burner head.. Also, it may
cause the burner to work improperly.. This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that
allowed by current standards, resulting in a health hazard
o Foods for frying should be as dry as possi- ble, Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan.
Use _east possible amount of fat for effec- tive shallow or
too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
o tf a combination of oils or fats wil! be used
in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly,.
o Always heat "/at slowly and watch as it heats.
o Use
oUse proper pan size. Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware with flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain food properly,. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on the range can igniter Use pans
with handles that can be easily grasped and will remain cool
o When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for
o Keep all ptastics away from top burners,
o Do not leave plastic items on the cook-
vent.
o Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to bursL
o7"0avoid the possibility of a burn, always be certain that the controls for all burners are at
the OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove a grate.
oWhen flaming foods are under the hood,
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames
o If range is located nea_ a window, do not use long curtains that could blow over the top burn- ers and create a fire hazard.
o If you srn_ll gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak
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