Wolf Appliance Company DF484CG manual Avoid grease fires

S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S

TO P S U R F A C E BURNERS

When deep fat frying, be certain that the pan is large enough to accom- modate the desired volume of food without overflow caused by bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat fryer unattended. Avoid deep fat frying of moist or frost- covered foods, as foods with high water content may cause spattering or spilling of the hot fat. Heat fat slowly, and stir together any combi- nations of oils and fats prior to applying heat. Utilize a deep fat frying thermometer to avoid heating the fat to temperatures above the flash point.

Always light each burner prior to placing a pan on the burner grate. Also, turn the control knob to the OFF position before removing a pan from the burner grate.

Do not clean the range while it is still hot. If using a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the range has cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns. Also, some cleaners can produce harmful or unpleasant fumes if applied to hot surfaces. Refer to Care Recommendations on pages 45–47.

Keep any ventilation filters clean to

avoid grease fires.

Always set pans gently onto the grates and center them so that they are well balanced.

Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.

Start the ventilation hood approxi- mately five minutes before cooking on the range or top surface burners; this establishes an air curtain, and improves the capture of vapor and moisture.

Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers should not be used.

Wear proper apparel. Never let loose clothing or other flammable materi- als come in contact with the burners while in operation. Fabric may ignite and cause personal injury.

When using the range, do not touch the grates, burner caps, burner bases or any other parts in proximity to the flame. These components may be hot enough to cause burns.

If the range is near a window, do not use long curtains as a window treatment, as they could blow over the range and create a fire hazard.

Boilovers and greasy spills may smoke or ignite.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Choose pans with easily grasped handles that will stay cool while cooking. Refer to Cookware Selec- tion on page 43.

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