lDo 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.
l Use only d potholders. M’oist or damp por holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heatinq elements. Do not use a toG/el or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
l Do not heat unopened
l Do not store flammable ma.teri- als on or near the range. The fumes could create an explo- sion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktor)
l Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls could subject the wirin an’d components undernea w them to damage.
lDo not line reflector bowls ,with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of the’se liners could 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 an il could result in tI!e igniting of clothing or potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
l Check to be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa9e for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
l Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and cause smokin and greasy spillovers tEat could Ignite.
l 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 position oven rack(s) in desired location 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.
l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
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