=Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous_
. Use only dry pot
Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.
•To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, turn cook- ware handles toward the side or back of the
range without letting them extend over adjacent burners.
•Always turn surface burner to OFF before removing cookware.
°Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting.
•Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are locat- ed in the following places:
•Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause the burner to work improperly. This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that
allowed by current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
•Foods for frying should be as dry as possi- ble. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan.
° Use least possible amount of fat for effec-
tive shallow or
,if a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly.
o Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
•Use
°Use proper pan size. Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped° Select cookware with flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on the range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and will remain cool.
o When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for
o Keep all plastics away from top burners.
o Do not leave plastic items on the cook-
toputhey may melt if left too close to the vent.
°Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.
°To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be certain that the controls for all burners are at
the OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove a grate.
•When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames.
. If range is located near a window, do not use
long curtains that could blow over the top burn- ers and create a fire hazard.
•If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
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