@Use only dry otholders. Moist or damp pothol 8ers on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam.
Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.
@Keep range vents unobstructed.
*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 materials on or near the ran e. The fumes can create an exp ?osion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cookton
l Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cookin without reflector bowls may su%ject the wirin and com- ponents underneath t91em to damage.
l Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners ma result in a risk of electric sIYock or fire.
l Select 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 heatin element will be ex- posed an 8 may result in the
I niting of clothing or potholders. 8 orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
@Check to be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa3e for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
eNever leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and cause smokin and gr;ty spillovers tb!at may
.
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
@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.
4Jse care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
