Safety Instructions
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Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Boilovers and greasy spills may smoke or ignite.
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Do not cover the burner and grate with anything
except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers
should not be used.
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Do not heat unopened food containers, such as baby
food jars and cans. Pressure build-up may cause the
container to burst and cause injury.
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Do not store flammable materials near burners or let
grease or other flammable substances accumulate
on the cooktop.
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Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or detergents
on this appliance, as these may cause permanent
damage. Do not use aerosol cleaners, as these may
be flammable or cause corrosion of metal parts.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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Do not clean the cooktop while it is still hot. If using
a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the cooktop has
cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns. Also,
some cleaners can produce harmful or unpleasant
fumes if applied to hot surfaces. Refer to care recom-
mendations on pages 12–13.
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Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with the hot burner or grate. Do not
allow pans to boil dry.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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Do not obstruct the flow of air. Your kitchen must
have an adequate supply of fresh air to ensure
proper combustion and ventilation.
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Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the
cooktop.
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Never use the cooktop to warm or heat the room.
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Do not block or obstruct the hole in the cooktop
surface below the control knob. Blocking the hole
may affect burner operation and may result in a
hazard.
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When using the cooktop, do not touch the grate,
burner or any other parts in proximity to the flame.
These components may be hot enough to cause
burns.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not use water on grease fires. Smother the flame
or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
