ADO not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned.
@Useonly d potholders. Moist or damp por holders on hot surfaces ma result in burns from steam. b 0 not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.
@Keep range vents unob- structed.
ADO not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause Injury.
ADO not store flammable materi- als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
.Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cookin without reflector bowls may su%ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.
@Donot line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
*Select 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- posed an8 may result in the
I niting of clothing or potholders. 8 orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
*Check to be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa9e for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
@Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and 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 materia 9s, 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 re- moved 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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