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CAUTION
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Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room.
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Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop is in
use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop. Do not let
children play with the cooktop.
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Do not store items of interest to children above the cooktop. Children could be
burned or injured while climbing on the appliance.
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Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the cooktop.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically
recommended in literature accompanying this appliance. All other service
should be referred to a qualified technician.
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Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. Smother
any flames with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease can be
extinguished with baking soda or a multipurpose chemical or foam extinguisher.
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Do not allow potholders to touch gas burners. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth
as a potholder.
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Do not block or obstruct the holes beneath the control knobs. Blocking these
holes may affect burner operation and may result in a hazard.
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When using the cooktop, 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.
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If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long curtains as a window treatment.
They can blow over the cooktop and create a fire hazard.
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Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly selected
utensils. Decorative covers should not be used.
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Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby food jars and cans.
Pressure buildup may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
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Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance, as these
may cause permanent damage. Do not use aerosol cleaners, as these may be
flammable or cause corrosion of metal parts.
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Do not use or attempt to use this appliance in the event of a power failure.
Safety
