7
•
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
-
You know you have a Class A, B or C 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/has been called.
-
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
•
Do not flambé under an exhaust hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by
the suction or the grease filters may ignite.
•
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the appli-
ance. Fire Hazard.
•
Spills containing salt or sugar should be removed as soon as possible (when
surface is safe to touch), particularly on the porcelain surfaces.
•
Ensure proper ventilation during use either from an open window or from a running
ventilation hood.
•
When using a portable appliance near the range, make sure that its power cord
does not come in contact with the cooktop or oven door.
•
Do not store items on or in the appliance when not in use. Items could melt or
catch fire from residual heat or if the appliance is turned on inadvertently. Always
switch the control knobs off after use.
•
WARNING: DO NOT store or use gasoline, aerosols, combustible liquids or other
easily flammable vapors or materials in the vicinity of this appliance.
•
Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow
grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
•
If the gas range is installed behind a cabinet door, it must only be used with the
door open. Only close the cabinet door when the appliance is switched off and cool.
•
Clean appliance with caution. Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or deter-
gents on this appliance. They may cause permanent damage to the surface.
•
If the gas range has not been used for an unusually long time, it should be thor-
oughly cleaned before using it again and checked that it is working properly by an
authorized expert.
•
Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
AND REVIEW PERIODICALLY.
WARNING: NEVER USE THIS APPLIANCE AS A SPACE HEATER TO HEAT OR
WARM THE ROOM. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
AND OVERHEATING.
