IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not touch surface elements or areas near elements.
Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface elements may become hot enough
to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact heating
elements or areas near elements until they have had
sufficient time to cool.
Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to
cause burns - among these surfaces are the cooktop and
surfaces facing the cooktop.
Do not allow aluminum foil, meat probes or any other metal
object, other than a utensil on a surface element, to contact
heating elements.
CAUTION:
Do not use an appliance as a step stool to
cabinets above. Misuse of appliance may result in serious
injuries.
COOKING SAFETY
Always turn off surface element when cooking is completed.
It is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially areas
surrounding the surface elements, to become warm or hot
during surface cooking operations. Therefore, do not touch
the cooktop until it has had sufficient time to cool. If
necessary, use dry pot holders to protect hands.
Do not cook on a broken ceramic glass cooktop. If cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Make sure drip bowls, if equipped, are in place. Absence of
these bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
Always place a pan on a surface element before turning it on.
Be sure you know which knob controls which surface
element. Make sure the correct element is turned on. Begin
cooking on a higher heat setting then reduce to a lower
setting to continue cooking. For smoothtops: To prevent
boilovers, reduce to the desired heat setting just as the food
begins to cook or water begins to boil.
Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended
especially when using a
high heat setting or when
deep fat frying. Boilovers
cause
smoking
and
greasy
spillovers
may
ignite. Clean up greasy
spills
as
soon
as
possible. Do not use high
heat
for
extended
cooking operations.
Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
before attempting to move or handle.
Never heat an unopened container as pressure build-up may
cause container to burst resulting in serious personal injury
or damage to the appliance.
Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot
surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the appliance, vent hood or vent fan.
Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating
on hood or filter. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the
fan on.
Use caution when wearing garments made of flammable
material to avoid clothing
fires. Loose fitting or long
hanging-sleeved
apparel
should not be worn while
cooking. Clothing may ignite
or catch utensil handles.
