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The Burner Grates supplied with the appliance must always be used. Never place
cookware on the burner by itself.
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Do not operate a Burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the
Burner Grates. The finish of the grates might chip without cookware to absorb the
heat.
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Ensure the cookware you are using is suitable for a gas cooktop or oven. Only
certain types of glass, ceramic or other glazed cookware are suitable for use on a
cooktop without breaking due to the sudden temperature change.
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Cookware that conducts heat slowly, i.e., glass pots, should be used in conjunction
with burner flames at a low or medium setting.
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Do not use cookware with a base that extends past the Burner Grate. Using larger
cookware may cause the flames to spread out and damage the surrounding coun-
tertop or other countertop appliances.
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For safety and stability, do not use cookware with a bottom diameter smaller than
the burner grate opening.
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Do not use cookware so large that it covers several burners. The resulting heat
accumulation can damage the appliance.
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Select a heat source size that is as close as possible to the bottom diameter of the
cookware. Also, keep gas flames confined to the base only and not the sidewalls of
the cookware.
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Do not heat empty pots or pans. This may cause damage to the cookware and the
surrounding area. Danger of fire.
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Always turn pot handles to the side or back of the range. Do not turn handles
towards the area where they can be easily burned. Handles should not extend over
the adjacent burners.
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Do not heat unopened food containers, such as baby food jars or cans. Built-up
pressure may cause the container to explode and result in injury.
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Do not use plastic or aluminum foil to line any part of the range. It melts at high
temperatures and can damage the porcelain and is a fire hazard.
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Do not hang any articles (i.e., dish towels) off the oven handle as some fabrics may
ignite or melt from the heat.
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Do not leave the oven door open unnecessarily as someone may trip over or be
injured.
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Do not use the oven for frying.
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Do not use water on grease fires. Smother any fire or flame using a lid, close the
oven door, or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
