@Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire.
@Keep range vents unobstructed. ADO not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.
*Use only utensils approved for oven use. Follow utensil manu- facturer’s instructions, especially when using glass or plastic utensils.
@Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
*Do not cook on a broken cook- top. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cook- top and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified techni- cian immediately.
aSelect 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 heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders. Correct 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,
*Never leave surface units unat- tended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite.
l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable mate- rials, 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 removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele- ment in oven.
@Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
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