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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or those with long sleeves should never be worn while
cooking.
2. DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKING AREA OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA.
These areas may be hot, even though dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough
to cause burns (among these areas are the cooktop glass, frame or areas facing the cooktop). Never
let clothing, potholders or other flammable materials come in contact with a cooking area until it is
cool.
3. Use dry potholders only. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do
not use towels or cloths in place of potholders.
4. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Always use utensils that
have flat bottoms and that are large enough to cover the whole cooking (element) area. Using a
utensil smaller than the cooking area will expose a portion of the heated area to direct user contact
and could result in burns and ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also
improve efficiency.
5. UTENSIL HANDLES SHOULD BE TURNED INWARD AND NOT EXTEND OVER
ADJACENT SURFACE UNITS. 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, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
6. Never leave the cooktop unattended when heating elements are turned on. Boil over causes smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
7. Use high heat setting only when necessary, and never when not monitoring the utensil. Use low to
medium settings to heat oil slowly.
8. Hold the handle of the utensil to prevent movement when stirring or turning food.
9. When using utensils not made of metal, follow the manufacturers directions since they can be
susceptible to breakage when used with high heat settings. Only certain types of glass, ceramic,
glass/ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cooking utensils are suitable for range-top service
without breaking due to sudden change in temperature.
10. Clean the cooktop with caution. If soil must be removed while the cooktop is hot, clean the hot top
with the metal razor blade scraper only. DO NOT USE WET CLOTH OR SPONGE WHILE THE
COOKTOP IS HOT. Some cleaners may produce noxious fumes id applied to hot surface.
CAUTION The cooktop is for cooking. Never use it to warm or heat a room.
Be sure your cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified service in accordance with
the installation instructions provided with the cooktop.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the use and
care instructions. All other servicing should be done by a qualified service.
