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IMPORTANT–
Please Read and Follow
Cooking Safety
(cont.)
• DO NOT
heat unopened food containers, build up of pressure may
cause the container to explode and result in injury.
• DO NOT
use high heat for extended cooking operations.
• Use dry, sturdy pot-holders. Damp pot-holders may cause burns from
steam. Dishtowels or other substitutes should
NEVER
be used as
potholders because they can trail across hot surface burners and ignite
or get caught on appliance parts.
•
ALWAYS
let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool before
attempting to move or handle.
•
DO NOT
let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in
or near the appliance, 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 off.
•
NEVER
wear garments made of flammable material or loose fitting or
long-sleeved apparel while cooking. Clothing may ignite or catch utensil
handles.
DO NOT
drape towels or materials on oven door handles.
These items could ignite and cause burns.
•
PREPARED FOOD WARNING:
Follow food manufacturer's instructions.
If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is
otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and
its container. The food could be contaminated.
• If you are “flaming” liquor or other spirits under an exhaust,
TURN THE
FAN OFF.
The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control.
• Once the unit has been 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).
Cookware Safety
• Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily grasped and stay
cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped or loose-handled pans.
Also avoid using pans, especially small pans, with heavy handles as they
could be unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when filled
with food may also be hazardous.
• Be sure cookware is large enough to properly contain food and avoid
boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in deep fat frying. Be sure
pan will accommodate the volume of food that is to be added as well as
the bubble action of fat.
• To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil,
DO NOT
extend handles over
adjacent surface burners.
ALWAYS
turn pan handles toward the side or
back of the appliance, not out into the room where they are easily hit or
reached by small children.
IMPORTANT–
Please Read and Follow
Cookware Safety
(cont.)
•
NEVER
let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil and the
appliance.
• Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven cooking bags.
• Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic or glazed cookware
are suitable for cooktop surface without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Follow manufacturer's instructions when
using glass.
• This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional
cookware.
DO NOT
use any devices or accessories that are not
specifically recommended in this guide.
DO NOT
use burner covers for
the surface units, stovetop grills, or add-on oven convection systems.
The use of devices or accessories that are not expressly recommended in
this manual can create serious safety hazards, result in performance
problems, and reduce the life of the components of the appliance.
• The flame of the burner should be adjusted to just cover the bottom of
the pan or pot. Excessive burner setting may cause scorching of adjacent
counter-top surfaces, as well as the outside of the cookware. This is
based on safety considerations.
Cleaning Safety
• Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching
or cleaning them.
DO NOT
touch the burners or surrounding areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool.
• Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners
can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning purposes.
CAUTION
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 ventilation holes open or install a mechanical
ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
CAUTION
This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
