Thermador HPIN48HS, Use And Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using the Appliance.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A RANGE TOP 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.
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.
Do not flambé under the extractor hood or
work with a naked flame. When switched
on, the extractor hood draws flames into
the filter. There is a risk of fire due to
deposits on the grease filter!
In the event that personal clothing or hair
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.
CAUTION: Grease left on filters can remelt
and move into the vent.
Always have a working smoke detector
near the kitchen.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSER-
VE 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 dish
cloths or towels. A violent steam
explosion will result.
d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1) You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started.
3) The fire department is being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to
an exit.
CAUTION – Items of interest to children
should not be stored in an appliance, in
cabinets above an appliance or on the
backsplash. Children climbing on an
appliance to reach items could be seriously
injured.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean,
sit, or hang on any part of an appliance,
especially a door, warming drawer, or
storage drawer. This can damage the
appliance, and the unit may tip over,
potentially causing severe injury.
WARNING – Be sure the entire
appliance (including the grease filters and
light bulbs, if applicable) has cooled and
grease has solified before attempting to
clean any part of the appliance.
Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
CAUTION – Turn power off at breaker
before removing a damaged bulb. Do not
touch the bulbs immediately after use.
The bulbs will remain hot for several
minutes.
WARNING – Make sure the appliance
and lights are cool and power to the
appliance has been turned off before
replacing the light bulb(s). Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or burns.
The lenses (if equipped) must be in place
when using the appliance.
The lenses (if equipped) serve to protect the
light bulb from breaking.
The lenses (if equipped) are made of glass.
Handle carefully to avoid breaking.
Broken glass can cause an injury.
This appliance must be properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
Refer to Installation Instructions for details.
This appliance is intended for normal family
household use only. It is not approved for
outdoor use. See the Warranty. If you have
any questions, contact the manufacturer.
CAUTION – FOR GENERAL VENTILATION
USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST
HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
AND VAPORS.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
vapors, flammables or nonfood products in
or near this appliance. It is specifically
designed for use when heating or cooking
food. The use of corrosive chemicals in
heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and could result in injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged.
Contact an authorized servicer.
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.
WARNING – Whenever possible, do
not operate blower during a cooktop fire.
However, do not reach through fire to turn
off blower.
When children become old enough to use
the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of
the parents or legal guardians to ensure
that they are instructed in safe practices by
qualified persons.
Do not allow children to use this appliance
unless closely supervised by an adult.
Children and pets should not be left alone
or unattended in the area where the
appliance is in use. They should never be
allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not
the appliance is in use.