English 4
Burn Prevention
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR
SURFACES OF OVEN — Heating elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an
oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other
flammable materials contact heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to
cause burns. Among these surfaces are oven vent
openings, surfaces near these openings and oven doors.
Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing to
the side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/
or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the opening and
make sure there are no children or pets near the unit. After
the release of hot air and/or steam, proceed with your
cooking. Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or
cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
Use caution when cooking foods with high alcohol content
(e.g. rum, brandy, bourbon) in the oven. Alcohol evaporates
at high temperatures. There is a risk of burning as the alcohol
vapors may catch fire in the oven. Use only small quantities
of alcohol in foods, and open the oven door carefully.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is
cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact the heating elements.
Always use 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.
Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long
hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose
fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves,
jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is
the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to
ensure that they are instructed in safe operation of the
appliance by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any
part of an appliance, especially a door, warming drawer or
storage drawer. This can damage the appliance, and the unit
may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely
supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity,
whether or not the appliance is in use.
CAUTION:
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an
appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the
backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach items
could be seriously injured.
Cleaning Safety
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners
produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet
cloths or sponges can cause burns from steam.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:
The California Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil
during self-cleaning can generate some by-products which
are on the list. To minimize exposure to these substances,
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting
lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn
off the burner. EXERCISE CAUTION TO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go
out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—You
may be burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet rags
or towels—a violent steam explosion will
result.
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1)
You know you have a CLASS ABC
extinguisher and you already know
how to operate it.
2)
The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started.
3)
The fire department is being called.
4)
You can fight the fire with your back to
an exit.
