Gaggenau VR 230 614, Use And Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SA FETY INSTRUCTIO NS
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WARNING: When properly cared for, your new
appliance has been designed to be safe and
reliable. Read all instructions carefully before
use. These precautions will reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to
persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic
safety precautions must be followed, including
those in the following pages.
Fire Safety
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with a hot burner or grate. Do not
allow pans to boil dry.
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 burners or
elements. They could catch on fire.
Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may
ignite.
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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 flambeing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef
Flambé).
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.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available,
nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the
appliance.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires
with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
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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
burner. 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 a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know how
to operate it.
‒ The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.
‒ The fire department is being called.
‒ You can fight the fire with your back to an
exit.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation
system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach
through fire to turn it off.
Cooking Safety
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WARNING: Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this manual.
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to
heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating the
appliance. Never use the appliance for storage.
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WARNING:
NEVER cover any slots, holes or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire
rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing
so blocks air flow through the oven and may
cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum
foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.