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Do not wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or
other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
•
Smother grease fires with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
•
Use an extinguisher
ONLY
if:
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You know you have a Class A, B, C extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
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The fire is small and contained in the area where it is started.
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The fire department is being called.
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You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
•
When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become
too hot.
•
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements, the flame or burners. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
•
Do not heat unopened food containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst
and result in injury.
•
Stepping, leaning or sitting on this appliance can result in serious injuries and also cause
damage to the appliance.
•
Never use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
•
Know which knob controls which surface burner. Visually check that the burner has lit. Then
adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
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