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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
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Know which knob or key controls each surface
heating area. Place cookware with food on the
cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking
area off before removing the cookware.
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Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the
surface unit heating element. The use of under-
sized cookware may expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may result in
the ignition of clothing or other items. Using the
proper cookware on the cooking zone will improve
efficiency.
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To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spills due to unintentional contact
with the utensil, the utensil handles should be
turned inward and not extend over other cooking
areas.
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Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-
overs may cause smoking and greasy spills may
ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged
and may damage the cooktop.
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Improper cookware may break due to sudden
changes in temperature. Check the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
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When you are flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn on the fan.
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Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
service without breaking due to the sudden change
in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recom-
mendations for cooktop use.
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Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If
an element is accidentally turned on, the decora-
tive cover will become hot and possibly melt.
Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the cooktop.
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Do not use Searing grill on the cooktop. The
Searing grill is not designed for use on the
cooktop. Doing so may result in a fire.
Read and follow the below instructions and precau-
tions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your
appliance:
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Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the appliance. Never allow
children to play with packaging material. Do not
remove the wiring label and other literature
attached to the range. Do not remove model/
serial number plate.
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Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National Elec-
trical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and
local electrical code requirements. In Canada,
install in accordance with CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest edition,
and local electrical code requirements. Install
only per installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this range.
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User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance unless specifically recom-
mended in the manuals. All other servicing
should be done only by a qualified technician.
This reduces the risk of personal injury and
damage to the oven.
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Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni-
cian and an authorized repair service. Know how
to disconnect the power to the appliance at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emer-
gency.
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Never modify or alter the construction of an oven
by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire
covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other
part of the oven.
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Remove the oven door from any unused oven if
it is to be stored or discarded.
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Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire
extinguisher available, visible, and easily acces-
sible located near the appliance.
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