IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use the proper pan size. Select pans having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized pans will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship to burner will also improve efficiency.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic
earthenware, or other glazed pots and pans are suitable for
Do not heat unopened food containers.
cause the container to burst and result in injury.
Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.
Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.
Before removing pots and pans, be sure to turn off the burners.
Do not store items on the appliance when not in use. Items
could melt or catch fire from residual heat or if the cooktop is turned on inadvertently.
Never cover the cooktop with a cloth. A fire could result.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when cooking with oil
or fat. Overheated fat could ignite. Always heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or
When frying food, make sure that the food is as dry as possible
before placing it in the oil. Moisture can cause hot oil to splatter and boil over.
Do not flambé under an exhaust hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction and pos- sibly cause the grease filters to ignite.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the
cooktop, they may present a fire hazard.
Flammable materials should not be stored in a oven or near surface
units.
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, they must be made of
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