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Important Safety Instructions
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Service and repair safety
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in this manual.
Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service
center.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing
the appliance, switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box.
Flammable materials
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors, liquids or materials in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent or
fan, be certain that flammable materials such as
window coverings do not blow over or near the
elements. They could catch on fire.
In case of fire
In the event that personal clothing catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease
fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking
fires.
! WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
GREASE FIRE:
a) Never leave surface units unattended at
high settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat
oils slowly on low or medium settings
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at
high heat or when flambéing food (i.e.
Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef flambe)
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on
fan or filter
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface
element
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting
lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn
OFF the appliance. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go
out immediately EVACUATE AND CALL
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You
may be burned
c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet
dishcloths or towels. A violent steam
explosion will result
d) Use an extinguisher only if:
•
You know you have Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it
•
The fire is small and contained in the
area where it 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
Removable twist knob
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CAUTION: For persons who wear
electronic implants such as a pacemaker or
insulin pump.
Implants could be affected by magnetic fields.
Do not carry the twist knob in the pockets of
your clothing. Keep the twist knob at least
4 inches (10 cm) away from a pacemaker.