l Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po7 holders on hot surfaces ma result in burns from steam. ‘bo not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul 2 catch on fire.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
l Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.
l Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
lSelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders. Correct pan
size also improves cooking efficiency.
l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
l Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, i niting of flammable materia 9s, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
l Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven IS cool. If a rack must be re- moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
