l Use only d potholders. Moist or damp por holders on hot surfaces ma result in burns from steam. ‘b0 not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.
lKeep range vents unob- structed.
lDo not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause bums and container particles could cause Injury.
lDo not store flammable materi- als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When usina the cookton
lMake sure 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 may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
lSelect 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 element will be ex osed aniI ma result in t1e igniting of cYothing or potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
lCheck to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
lNever leave surface units unat- tended at hi h heat settings. A boilover cou9d result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
lTurn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of bums, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
l Always osition oven rack(s) in desired 7ocation while oven IS cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
lUse care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam es- cape before removing or replacing food.
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