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. 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.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
l Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.
l Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktor,
l Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cookin without reflector bowls may sui ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.
l Do 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 fiat 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 be.exppsed an %may result
bnd,“,~l~~~~.n~,~~~~~e 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 gre;~y spillovers tEat may
.
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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