Section One: General Safety Instructions
PRECAUTIONS
•Never leave the cooktop un- attended when using high flame settings.
•Only certain types of glass, heatproof
•Do not heat unopened food containers; a buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst.
•During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does not extend be- yond the bottom of the pan.
•Use caution to insure that drafts like those from forced air vents or fans do not blow flammable mate- rial toward the flames or push the flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the pot.
•Always use utensils that have flat bottoms, large enough to cover the burner.The use of un- dersized utensils could expose a portion of the flame and may re- sult in ignition of clothing.
•To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and uninten- tional spills, position handles of
utensils inward so they do not
extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas or the edge of the cooktop.
•Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the uten- sil when stirring or turning food.
•Do not use the grill for cook- ing excessively fatty meats or products which promote
•The optional cutting board ac- cessory must be removed be- fore operating the griddle.
•GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let hot grease cool before at- tempting to handle it. Avoid let- ting grease deposits collect. Clean after each use.
•For proper lighting and perfor- mance of the burners, keep the ports clean. It is necessary to clean these when there is a boil over or when the burner does not light even though the electronic igniters click. See Page 24.
•Clean the cooktop with cau- tion. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the cooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow directions provided by the cleaner manufacturer.
•Be sure all cooktop controls are turned off and the cook- top is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the cooktop. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or
cause metal parts to corrode. Ser- vice should only be done by au- thorized technicians. Technicians must disconnect the power sup- ply before servicing this unit.
•Clean the ventilator hood and filters above the cooktop frequently so grease from cook- ing vapors does not accumulate on them.
•In case of fire or when inten- tionally “flaming” liquor or other spirits on the cooktop, follow hood manufacturer’s instructions.
•Install a smoke detector in or near the kitchen.
•If a burner goes out and gas es- capes, turn the control knob off. Open a window or door. Do not attempt to use the cooktop until the gas has had time to dissipate.
•California Proposition 65 Warning: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by- products which are on the list of substances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.Cali- fornia law requires businesses to warn customers of potential ex- posure to such substances.To mini- mize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ven- tilation to the room when cook- ing with gas.
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