Capital GRT302W, Use And Care Manual

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• NEVER let clothing, potholders, or other flammable
materials come into contact with or too close to any
element, burner, or burner grate until it has cooled.
Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.
COOKING SAFETY:
• USE ONLY DRY POTHOLDERS. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from
the steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
in place of potholders. Do not let potholders touch
hot elements, hot burners, or burner grates.
• FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, wear proper apparel.
Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should
never be worn while using this appliance. Some
synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should
not be worn while cooking.
• DO NOT use aluminum foil as a shield against
food spills or drippings around the burners or
control panel area. This could obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilated air. This can damage
the finish of the range.
WARNING! This appliance is for cooking! Based
on safety considerations, never use the range to
warm or heat a room. Such use can damage the range.
• DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE
IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREAS adjacent to
the burners. When in use these areas may become
hot enough to cause burns.
• NEVER leave the range unattended when using
high flame settings. Boil-overs cause smoking
and greasy spills that may ignite. More importantly,
if the burner flames are smothered, unburned
gas will escape into the room. See inside front
cover regarding gas leaks.
• ONLY certain types of glass, heat proof glass-
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for range use. This type
of utensil may break with sudden temperature
changes. Use only on low or medium heat settings
according to the utensil manufacturer’s directions.
• DO NOT HEAT UNOPENED FOOD CONTAINERS.
A buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst.
• DURING COOKING, set the burner control so that
the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and
does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
• USE CAUTION to ensure that drafts like those
from forced air vents or fans do not blow flammable
materials toward the flames or push the flames so
that they extend beyond the edges of the pot.
• ALWAYS use utensils that have flat bottoms, large
enough to cover the burner. The use of undersized
utensils could expose a portion of the flame and
may result in ignition of clothing.
• TO MINIMIZE BURNS, ignition of flammable
materials and unintentional spills, position handles
of utensil inward so that it does not extend over
adjacent work areas, cooking areas or the edge
of the range.
• HOLD THE HANDLE of the pan to prevent
movement of the utensil when stirring food.
• DO NOT USE the Infra-grill™ BBQ top section
for cooking excessively fatty meats or products
that promote flare-ups.
• GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let hot grease to cool
before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease
deposits to collect. Clean after each use.
• KEEP BURNER PORTS CLEAN. This is essential
for proper lighting and maintenance of the burners.
It is necessary to clean the burner ports when
there is a boil over or when the burner does
not light though the electronic igniters click.
• CLEAN THE RANGE-TOP SECTION WITH CAUTION.
Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to
clean the range while it is hot. Some cleaners produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow
directions provided by the cleaner manufacturer.
• BE SURE ALL RANGE CONTROLS ARE TURNED OFF
and the range is cool before using any type of aerosol
cleaner on or around the range. The chemical that
produces the spraying action could, in the presence
of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode. Only
an authorized service technician should perform
Service. Technicians must disconnect the power
supply before servicing this unit.
• CLEAN THE VENTILATOR HOOD and filters
above the range frequently so grease deposits
from cooking vapors do not accumulate on them.
• IN CASE OF FIRE or when intentionally “flaming”
liquor or other spirits on the range, follow hood
manufacturer’s instructions.
• INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR in or near the kitchen.
• TURN THE KNOB CONTROL TO OFF if a burner
goes out and gas escapes. Open a window or door.
DO NOT attempt to use the range until the gas has
had time to dissipate.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of tipping of the
appliance, it must be secured by a properly installed
anti-tip device. Verify that the anti-tip device is
engaged per installation instructions (note: anti-tip
device is required on all gas self-clean ranges.)
• When using the oven: DO NOT touch the interior
surfaces of the oven or the exterior area
immediately surrounding the door. Interior oven
surfaces become hot enough to cause burns. The
heat deflector, which deflects heat away from the
range and the trim on the top and sides of the
oven door, will also be hot when the oven is in use.
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