l Use only dry otholders. Moist or damp pothol d”ers on hot surfaces may result in burns 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.
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 materials on or near the ran e. The fumes can create an exp ?osion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
l Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cookin without reflector bowls may su%ject the wirin and com- ponents underneath ta em to damage.
l Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock 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 glass cooking utensils are safe 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 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 usinn the oven
l Always osition oven rack(s) in desired Pocation while oven IS cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
@Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
