17. Clean cooktop with care. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface. If a wet, paper towel is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.
18. Storage cabinet areas above the appliance must be a minimum of 36”
(91.4 cm) above the appliance and cannot project more than 13” (33.0 cm)
outward from the rear wall. Beware of potential hazards associated with
retrieving items from such cabinets when the appliance is in operation.
19. Once the unit is installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it is
important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed. The use of a gas
cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the
room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well-ventilated.
Keep natural venting holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device.
Prolonged or intensive use of the appliance may call for additional (such as
opening a window) or more effective ventilation (such as increasing the
level of a mechanical ventilation if present).
20. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing the cooktop.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
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4. The “push-to-turn” knobs of this appliance are designed to be child-safe.
However, children should not be left alone in the kitchen while the
appliance is in use. Do not store items of interest to children over the
unit.
CAUTION
:: Children climbing to reach items could be seriously
injured.
5. GREASE is flammable and should be handled carefully. Do not use water
on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by
covering utensil completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Do not use water on grease fires. Flaming grease outside of utensil can be
extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical
or foam type extinguisher.
6. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance.
7. Never use your cooktop for warming or heating a room. Persons could be
burned or injured, or a fire could start. This is based on safety
considerations.
8. Use dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
9. Never leave surface area unattended at high heat setting. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers which may ignite.
10. If you are “flaming” liquor or other spirits under an exhaust hood,
TURN
THE FAN OFF
. The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control.
11. Use proper pan size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to
cover the burner. Using undersized utensils allows the flame to come up
the side of the utensil, scorching the outside of the utensil and making
cleanup harder. Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the burners.
12. The flame of the surface burner should be adjusted to just cover the
bottom of the pan or pot. Excessive burner setting may cause scorching
of adjacent countertop surfaces, as well as the outside of the utensil. This
is based on safety considerations.
13. Keep area clean and free from combustible material, gasoline, and other
flammable liquids.
14. Do not heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may cause the
container to explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container
particles could cause injury.
15. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage
due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward toward the center of the
appliance, and so that it does not extend over adjacent burners. This will
help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills
due to bumping of pans.
16. Surface areas near burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch areas near burners until they have had
sufficient time to cool.
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Before Using Your Cooktop
All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove
any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the
manufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean the cooktop thoroughly
with hot, soapy water.
Installing the Grates
When installing the grates, the sides with the ribs must always be to
the outside for proper fit. The VGSU161 (36”model) has six spider grates. The
VGSU101 (30” model) has four spider grates and one center grate.
Rib Edges
Rib Edges
Center
Grate
(applies to
VGSU101
model
only)
Spider
Grate
