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Safety
Before
Operating
Surface Burner Safety
• NEVER leave the surface burners unattended at high
flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may catch on fire.
• Always turn the burner knob to the Ignite
position when
igniting the top burners and make sure the burners
have ignited.
• Control the top burner flame size so it does not extend
beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is
hazardous.
• Use only dry pot holders—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.
• When using glass cookware—make sure it is designed
for top-of-range cooking.
• To prevent burns, ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, cookware handles should be turned toward the
side or back of the appliance and should not extend over
adjacent burners.
•
NEVER place any items on the cooktop. The hot air
from the vent may ignite flammable items and will
increase pressure in closed containers, which may
cause them to burst.
• Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting.
• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
• If frying combinations of oils and fats, stir together
before heating.
• Use a deep fat thermometer if possible to prevent
overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
• Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow
or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added.
•
DO NOT
cook foods directly on the flame (without a pot
or pan), use proper cookware.
•
DO NOT
use a wok on the surface burners if the wok has
a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate
to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which
may damage the burner grate and burner ring. Also, it
may cause the burner to work improperly and may cause
a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current
standards, resulting in a health hazard.
• Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost or
moisture on foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and
spill over the sides of the pan.
• NEVER try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
•
DO NOT
place plastic items on the cooktop—they may
melt if left too close to the vent.
• Keep all plastics away from the surface burners.
• To prevent burns, always be sure that the Burner knobs
are in the OFF position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
• If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the appliance and call
a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame
to locate a leak.
• Always turn Burner knob to the OFF position before
removing cookware.
•
DO NOT
lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can cause
damage and improper operation of the appliance.
• If appliance is located near a window,
DO NOT
hang long
curtains that could blow over the surface burners and
catch on fire.
•
DO NOT
operate the burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
• Always use utensils/cookware for their intended purpose.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Some utensils/
cookware were not made to be used in the oven or on the
cooking surface.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNINGS:
• If the top burner flame goes out, gas will continue
to flow to the burner until the knob is turned to the
OFF position.
• Do not leave the burners ON unattended.
• Use proper pot/pan size—DO NOT use pans that
are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware
having flat bottoms and large enough to cover
burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure
cookware is large enough to contain the food
properly. This will save both cleaning time and
prevent hazardous accumulations of food which
could ignite if left on the appliance. Use pans with
handles that can be easily grasped and remain
cool.
