Whirlpool W5CE1522FB, Owner'S Manual

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COOKTOP SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These
words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
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CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a cooktop – Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
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Proper Installation - The appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1-02. In Canada, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian
Electrical Code. Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
� Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating the
Room.
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Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left
alone or unattended in area where cooktop is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
cooktop.
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This appliance is not intended for use by people (including
children) whose physical, sensory or mental capacities are
different or impaired or who lack the necessary experience
or knowledge/expertise to do so, unless such persons are
supervised or are trained to operate the appliance by a
person who accepts responsibility for their safety.
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Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the cooktop.
� User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the
cooktop unless specifically recommended in the manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
� Storage on Cooktop – Flammable materials should not be
stored near surface units.
� WARNING:
Failing to supervise an electric grill when
cooking on it with oil or fat is dangerous and constitutes a
fire hazard.
� Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame
or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
� Do not use replacement parts that have not been
recommended by the manufacturer (e.g. parts made at
home using a 3D printer).
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Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth.
� DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface
units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces
facing the cooktop.
� Use Proper Pan Size – This cooktop is equipped with one
or more surface units of different size. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose
a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to
burner will also improve efficiency.
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Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat
Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS