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Important Safety Instructions
The cooktop should never be operated without the
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knobs in place.
Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to
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birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated
room during cooking.
When deep fat frying:
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Be certain that the pan is large enough to contain
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the desired volume of food without overflow caused
by the bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat
fryer unattended.
Avoid frying moist or frost-covered foods. Foods
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with high water content may cause spattering or
spilling of the hot fat.
Heat fat slowly, and stir together any combination
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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.
This appliance is equipped with a three prong
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grounding plug for your protection against possible
electric shock hazards. If only a two-prong outlet is
available, it is the customer’s responsibility to have
it replaced with a dedicated, grounded three prong
electrical outlet by a licensed electrician. Do not under
any circumstances:
Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
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power cord.
Use an adapter plug.
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Use an extension cord.
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Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.
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Plug the cooktop into an electrical outlet with a
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ground fault interrupter (GFI).
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
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sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be
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burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or
c.
towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:
d.
You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you
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already know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area where it
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started.
The fire department is being called.
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You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
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Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.)
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to remain on the cooktop’s surfaces. The porcelain
finish may stain.
Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board.
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Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object
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such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may
scratch the cooktop’s surfaces.
Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame,
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hot utensils or other sources of heat.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Power cord with three-
prong grounding plug
Three prong
electrical outlet
