IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
DO NOT TOUCH THE COOKING
AREA OR THE VICINITY AROUND THE COOKING AREA - During operation, the cooking area and its surroundings will get hot and can cause burns. When the cooktop is shut off, the surface may remain hot enough to cause harm, even though the glow is not visible through the dark glass. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the cooking area or the vicinity around the cooking area until they have had sufficient time to cool. As long as the surface temperature is high enough to cause a burn, the Residual Heat Indicator will remain lit. Once sufficient time has passed the indicator will go out and the surface is safe to touch.
Protect your hands with oven mitts or potholders when using the appliance. Use only dry, heat resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can result in steam burns. Do not let the potholder touch the hot heating elements. Do not use towels or other bulky items near the appliance.
Do not heat unopened containers.
Do not flambé under an exhaust hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction and the grease filters may ignite.
Never use the appliance to heat a room. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the appliance could catch fire.
Do not store items on the appliance when not in use. Items could melt or catch fire from residual heat or if the appliance is turned on inadvertently. Always switch the cooking zone(s) off after use.
Never cover the burner with a cloth or protective oven foil. If inadvertently turned on or if there is residual heat, a fire could result.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the appliance, they may present a fire hazard.
Never leave an appliance unattended at high settings or when cooking with oil or fat. Overheated oil could ignite. Always heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats.
Do not store aerosols, combustibles or any other easily flammable materials underneath or adjacent to the appliance.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother or use a dry chemical or
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