Important Safety Instructions
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lDo not operate the cooktop if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
l Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.
’Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual.
l Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned.
l Do not touch surface burners or areas near surface burners. Areas near surface burners become hot enough to cause burns. During use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners or areas near surface burners until they have had sufficient time to cool.
l Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a cooktop can ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.
l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
l Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch surface burners. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.
l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop. Only certain types of glass,
l Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.
l Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.
l Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to handle it. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop. Wipe spillovers immediately.
l Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with a
l Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
l Make sure surface burners are off when you are finished, and when you are not watching.
l Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop. They could explode or burn.
l Do not store things children might want above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.
. Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop. They could be burned or injured.
lNever use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could result.
l Know where your main gas shut off valve is located.
l Clean your cooktop regularly. See care and cleaning instructions in this manual.
l Be sure all cooktop parts are cool before cleaning.
lDo not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
l Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop.
