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S A F E T Y
I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S
Keep appliance area clear
and free
from combustible material.
Do not block or obstruct the holes
in the cooktop surface
below the
control knobs. Blocking these holes
may affect burner operation and
may result in a hazard.
When using the cooktop, do not
touch the grates,
burner caps,
burner bases or any other parts in
proximity to the flame. These
components may be hot enough to
cause burns.
If the cooktop is near a window, do
not use long curtains
as a window
treatment, as they could blow over
the cooktop and create a fire hazard.
Do not leave children alone or
unattended
in the area where the
cooktop is in use. Never allow
children to sit or stand on the
appliance. Do not let children play
with the cooktop.
Do not store items of interest to
children above or at the back of the
cooktop,
as they could climb on the
appliance to reach items and be
injured.
W H A T
N OT TO D O
Do not repair or replace any part of
the cooktop
unless specifically
recommended in literature accompa-
nying this appliance. All service
should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Do not obstruct the flow of combus-
tion and ventilation air.
Do not use aluminum foil
to line any
part of the cooktop.
Never use the cooktop to warm or
heat the room.
Do not store flammable materials
near burners
or let grease or other
flammable substances accumulate
on the cooktop.
Do not use abrasive or caustic
cleaners
or detergents on this appli-
ance as these may cause permanent
damage. Do not use aerosol
cleaners as these may be flammable
or cause corrosion of metal parts.
Do not store or use gasoline
or
other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
