WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
WARNING
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE
•
Never leave a range unattended.
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Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium setting.
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Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Flambés,
etc.…).
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Clean the unit’s surfaces frequently including the fan wheels. Grease can accumulate on fan or filters.
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Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
WARNING
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF A COOKTOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, and then turn off the burner.
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If the flames do not go out immediately,
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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Never pick up a flaming pan - you may
BURN YOURSELF
.
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DO NOT USE WATER
, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
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Use an extinguisher
ONLY
if:
a)
You know you have a class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
b)
The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
c)
The fire department has been called.
d)
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
