IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

￿WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:

￿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 dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.

￿d) Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

1)You have a class ABC extinguisher, and you know how to operate it.

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

3)The fire department is being called.

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

*Based on "Kitchen Fire safety Tips" published by NAFTA

￿This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

￿Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

￿CAUTION

Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.

￿Always turn on the hood when using the cooktop to prevent damage from condensation.

￿Never operate gas burners without cookware. Turn the burner off when not in use. Adjust the burner so that the flames do not extend beneath the cookware. Do not overheat the cookware, e.g. when using a wok. The hood can be damaged due to excessive heat from the burners and the cookware.

￿Do not use the hood without the baffle filters in place.

￿Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the hood. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit.

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