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Warnings
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining, or operating this appliance.
ALWAYS
contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you
do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance
to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or
damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance.
Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
To ensure proper and safe operation:
Appliance must be properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
DO NOT
attempt to
adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified servicer.
WARNING
To avoid risk of property damage, personal injury or death;
follow information in this manual exactly to prevent a fire or
explosion,
DO NOT
store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.
Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
death or severe personal injury
DANGER
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury or property damage.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
CAUTION
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before
operating it.
• Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.
• If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken
to prevent curtains from blowing over burners.
•
NEVER
leave any items on the rangetop. The hot air from the vent may ignite
flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may
cause them to burst.
• Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and
may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance.
• Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the
appliance that may become warm or hot.
DO NOT
leave plastic items on the
rangetop as they may melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a surface
element.
• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may
become hot and cause burns.
DO NOT
pour spirits over hot foods.
In Case of Fire
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish
flame then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.
• Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.
DO NOT
use water
on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher
to smother fire or flame.
• NEVER
pick up or move a flaming pan.
Warnings
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