@Useonly 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 bul cloth for a potholder. It could cakych 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 materi- als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
@Makesure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cookin without reflector bowls may su%ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.
lDo not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners ma result in a risk of electric s4:ock or fire.
@Selecta 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
initing of clothing or potholders.
8 orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
Check to be sure lass cook- ng utensils are sa9e for use on :he range. Only certain types 3f glass,
Never leave surface units Jnattended at high heat
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*Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of bums, i niting of flammable materiacls, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
@Alwaysposition 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.
4Jse care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
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