4Jse only d potholders. Moist or damp por holders on hot sur- faces may result in bums from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth foOnr;r~otholder. It coul J catch
@Keep range vents unobstructed.
@Donot 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 can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
*Check to be sure lass cook- ing utensils are saBe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
@Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and cause smokin and gr~;ty spillovers ti! at may
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.Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cookin without reflector bowls may su%ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.
@Donot line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners may 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 may result in the
I niting of clothing or potholders.
8 orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
*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.
