IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
,WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
Always turn the hood “ON” when cooking at high heat or when
cooking flaming foods.
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on the fan or filter.
Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size
of the surface element.
,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent
steam explosion will result.
Use an extinguisher
ONLY if:
–You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
–The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
–The fire department is being called.
–You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
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