4Jse only d potholders. Moist
or damp po holders on hot
r
surfaces ma result in burns
from steam. b 0 not let pot-
holder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel
or bulk cloth for a potholder.
It coul J 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.
@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 @Do not cook on a broken
cook-top. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the
broken cook-top and create a
risk of electrical shock. Contact
a qualified technician imme-
diately.
@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
@Check to be sure lass cook-
ing utensils are sa
9
e for use
on the range. Only certain
types of glass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
*Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smokin and
gmi..y spillovers t
I!
at may
.
*Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s, 9 and
spills due to bumping of the
pan.
When usins 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 potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
*Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.