l Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po7holders on hot surfaces ma result in bums 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.
lKeep range vents unobstructed.
lDo not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns 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 using the cooktop
lDo not cook on a broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immedi- ately.
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 heat in element will
b”o:“h~l~~~.n~,sf~~t~~~~~e a!so improves cooking effi- ciency.
lCheck to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
lNever leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could 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 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.
lUse care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam es- cape before removing or replac- ing food.
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