IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

a)Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

b)Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzettes, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

c)Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

d)Use proper pan size. Alwaxs use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.

Cauition: Grease left on filters can remelt and move into the vent.

When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a)SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately. EVA-

CUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

b)NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may be burned.

c)DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or towels. A violent explosion will result.

d)Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1)You know you have a Class ABC extin- guisher, and you already know how to operate it.

2)The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

3)The fire department is being called.

4)You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

WARNING: Whenever possible, do not operate blower during a cooktop fire. However, DO NOT REACH THROUGH FIRE TO TURN OFF BLOWER.

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Thermador HDDW 36DS installation manual Important Safety Instructions, Cuate and Call the Fire Department