Section One: General Safety Instructions
PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER- SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW- ING:
A.Use this unit only in the man- ner intended by the manufac- turer. If you have any ques- tions, contact the manufac- turer.
B.Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at ser- vice panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
CAUTION: For General Ventilating Use Only. Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous or Explosive Materials and Vapors.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER- SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW- ING:
A. Keep fan, filters and grease laden surfaces clean.
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat.
C. Use high range settings on range only when necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to me- dium setting.
D.Do not leave range unattended when cooking.
E.Always use cookware and uten- sils appropriate for the type and amount of food being pre- pared.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a
tric element. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
B.NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.
C.DO NOT USE WATER, includ- ing wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
D.Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1.You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to oper- ate it.
2.The fire is small and con- tained in the area where it started.
3.The fire department is be- ing called.
4.You can fight fire with your back to an exit.
When properly used and cared for your new Thermador Cook- top has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, in- cluding the following:
Read this Care and Use Manual carefully before using you new cooktop to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to per- sons.
Begin by insuring proper in- stallation and servicing. Fol- low the installation instruc- tions provided with this prod- uct. Have the cooktop installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Have the installer show you where the gas shut- off valve is located so that you know how and where to turn off the gas to the cooktop.
If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. Connec- tions can loosen in transit. If the connections are not per- fectly tight, you can have a small leak and therefore a faint gas smell. Finding a gas leak is not a
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