Important Safety Instructions
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This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
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•Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the model/ serial plate attached to the cooktop.
•Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS
•Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA
Ask your Sears dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized Sears repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
•User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.
•Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product.
Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around
the cooktop.
•Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.
Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance.
NEAR THESE SURFACES. Surface units may be hot even 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 or
other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas
are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
•Wear Proper Apparel.
garments should never be worn while using the ........
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
•Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or
•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
•Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the potholders touch hot heating surface units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.
IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off and the power resumes, the cooktop will begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.
