4Jse only d potholders. Moist or damp po7holders on hot 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.
aKeep 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 usinn the cookto~
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,
ciency.
@Checkto be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa9e for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
@Neverleave surface units unattended at high heat set- tin s. A boilover could result an%cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
.Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, i niting of flammable materia9s, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
When usina the oven.
@Always osition oven rack(s) in desired Pocation 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 es- cape before removing or re- placing food.
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