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Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised
when installing, maintaining, or operating this appliance.
ALWAYS
contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you
do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance
to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or
damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the
appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this manual.
To ensure proper and safe operation:
Appliance must be properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
DO NOT
attempt to
adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it
is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should
be referred to a qualified servicer.
Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
death or severe personal injury
DANGER
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury or property damage.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
To avoid risk of property damage, personal injury or death;
follow information in this manual exactly to prevent a fire
or explosion.
IMPORTANT–
Please Read and Follow
IMPORTANT–
Please Read and Follow
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance
before operating it.
• Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.
• If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should
be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burners.
•
NEVER
leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent
may ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in closed
containers which may cause them to burst.
• Many aerosol-type spray cans are
EXPLOSIVE
when exposed to
heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near
an appliance.
• Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts
of the appliance that may become warm or hot.
DO NOT
leave
plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften if left too
close to the vent or a surface element.
• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic
items may become hot and cause burns.
DO NOT
pour spirits over
hot foods.
In Case of Fire
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame.
Extinguish flame, then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.
• Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.
•
NEVER
pick up or move a flaming pan.
•
DO NOT
use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother fire or flame.
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WARNING
DO NOT
store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.
