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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS
Be certain to use only dry pot holders; moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause
burn injury from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders. Do not
let pot holders touch hot burners, or burner grates.
For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should
never be worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and
should not be worn while cooking.
Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop. Using a foil liner could result in a
fire hazard.
WARNING:
This appliance is for cooking. Based on safety considerations, never use the
cooktop to warm or heat a room.
When using the cooktop:
Do not touch the burner grates
or the
immediate surrounding area.
Areas adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when using high flame settings.
A possible boil over
could cause smoking or greasy spill overs may ignite. More importantly, if the burner flames are
smothered by a severe boil over which effects the igniter,
the unburned gas will escape into
the room, which would be extremely dangerous.
Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen ware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for use on the open flame of the cooktop. Utensils that are not thermally
heat safe may break with sudden temperature changes.
Do not heat unopened food containers; a build up of pressure may cause the container to burst.
During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats at the bottom of the pan and
does not curl around the bottom edges of the pan. This could heat and/or melt the handles.
Always use utensils that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the burner. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the flame to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing.
To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and accidental spill overs, position handles
of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or the outside
edges of the cooktop.
Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or turning food.
Grease is flammable.
Do not use water on grease fires. Turn OFF the burner, then smother the
fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Let hot grease cool
before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits collect around the base of the
cooktop burners. Clean after each use or boil over.
Use splatter screens over pans when frying foods to minimize possible grease burns. Be sure
not to use a flame that is too high.
For proper lighting and performance of the cooktop burners, keep the burner ports clean. It
may be necessary to clean these when there is a boil over or when the burner does not light,
even though the electronic igniters click.
Clean the cooktop with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean
the cooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Follow directions provided by the cleaner manufacturer.
Be sure all the cooktop controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before using any type
of aerosol cleaner on or around the appliance. The chemical that produces the spraying action
could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.
