IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the rlsk of flre, electrlcal shock,
InJury to persons, or damage when using the
range, follow basic precautions, lncludlng
l Read ail instructions before using faces may result in burns from
the range. steam. Do not let potholder touch
l install or locate the range only in hot heating elements. Do not use
accordance with the provided a towel or bulky cloth for a pot-
instaiiation instructions. it is recom- holder. They could catch on fire.
mended that the mnge be in-
Stalled by a qualified installer. The l Select a pan with a fiat bottom
that is about the same size as
range must be properly con-
ne&d to electrical supply and the surface unit. if pan is smaller
grounded. than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be
l Do not use the range for warm- exposed and may result in the
ing or heating the room. Persons igniting of clothing or potholders.
could be burned or injured, or Correct pan size also improves
a fire could start. cooking efWency.
l Do not leave children alone or l Never leave surface units unat-
unattended in area where the tended at high heat settings. A
mnge is in use. They should never boil-over could result and cause
be allowed to sit or stand on any smoking and greasy spiii-overs
part of the range. They could be that may ignite.
burned or injured. l Make sure the reflector bowls
l Do not wear loose or hanging are in place during cooking.
garments when using the range. Cooking without reflector bowls
They could ignite if they touch a may subject the wiring and
hot surface unit or heating eie- components underneath them
ment and you could be burned. to damage.
0 Do not repair or replace any l Do not line reflector bowls with
part of the range unless specifi- aluminum foil or other liners.
caiiy recommended in this man- improper installation of these
uai. Ail other servicing should liners may result in a risk of
be referred to a qualified electric shock or fire.
technician. l Check to be sure glass cooking
l Do not store flammable mate- utensils are safe for use on the
riais in or near the range. They cook-top. Only certain types of
could explode or burn. glass, glass ceramic, ceramic,
l Do not use water on grease fires. earthenware or other glazed
Never pick up a flaming pan. utensils are suitable for cooktops
Smother flaming pan on cook- without breaking due to the
top by covering with a well-fitted sudden change in temperature.
lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Fiam- l Turn pan handles inward, but
ing grease outside of pan can not over other surface units. This
be extinguished with baking will help reduce the chance
soda or, if available, a muitipur- of burns, igniting of flammable
pose dry chemical or foam-type materials, and spills due to
extinguisher. bumping of the pan.
l Use only dry potholders. Moist l Do not soak removable heating
or damp potholders on hot sur- elements in water. The element
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