IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal safety
The burners become very hot when in use. Make sure that no one comes in contact with the burners.
Do not store toys or items of interest to children in cabinets above or behind the cooktop. Children climbing onto the cooktop to reach these items may become seriously injured.
Do not leave children unattended in an area where the appliance is in use.
Do not allow children to operate or play with the cooktop. Keep all pans out of reach.
Use only dry, heat resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can result in steam burns. Do not let potholders touch the hot burners. Do not use towels or other bulky items near the appliance.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments while operating the cooktop, they may present a fire hazard.
Do not heat unopened food
containers.
Do not store items on the cooktop when not in use.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the appliance.
Do not leave the cooktop unattended while in use. Overheated food can ignite.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother any fire or flame, or use a dry chemical or
Do not flambé under an exhaust hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction or the grease filters may ignite.
The flame should be the same size as the bottom of the pan. Do not use small pans with high flame settings as the flames can climb the sides of the pan.
Only use cooking utensils suitable for cooktop use.
Pan handles and utensils should be turned inward and not extend over the countertop to reduce the risk of burns and the ignition of flammable materials and spills.
If there is a drawer directly underneath the appliance without any wooden base in between, ensure that no aerosols, combustible liquids or other easily flammable materials are kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be placed in the drawer, these must be made of
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