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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SURFACE BURNER SAFETY
WARNING
• If a cooktop burner flame goes out, gas will continue to flow to the burner until the
knob is turned to the OFF position.
• NEVER leave the surface burners unattended, especially at high flame settings.
• DO NOT use pots/pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware with flat
bottoms that are large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure
cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will save cleaning time
and prevent hazardous accumulations of food that could ignite.
• Pot/pan handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface
burners. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage,
handles of pots and pans should be positioned so that they are turned inward and do
not extend over adjacent surface burners.
• Always turn burner knobs to the HI position when igniting the top burners and make
sure the burners have ignited before adjusting flame sizes.
• Use only dry pot holders or oven mitts—moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. DO NOT let pot holders come near open flames when lifting
cookware. DO NOT use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.
• Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If a burner is accidentally turned on, the
decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see that the
burner is on. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched.
• Do not use stove top grills or griddles on your gas appliance. If you use a stove top
grill on a sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in
exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards. This can be
hazardous to your health.
• Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
cookware are suitable for use without breaking due to sudden changes in temperature.
When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top-of-range cooking.
WARNING
NEVER place any items on the cooktop or the back splash of the range. Hot
air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in
closed containers, which may cause them to burst and increase risk of injury.
