4Jse only d potholders. Moist or damp por holders on hot sur- faces could result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth fo;or~otholder. It coul J catch
*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.
*Do not store flammable materi- als on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
*Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls could subject the wirin and components undernea ?h them to damage.
@Donot line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
@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 heating element will be exposed and could result in the i niting of clothing or potholders.
8 orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
l Check to be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa9e for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
*Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tin s. A boilover could result an%cause smokin and grr;~y sprllovers tI!at could
.
*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
l 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.
@Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
