SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
a)
Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
b)
Always turn the hood ON when cooking at high heat.
c)
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on the fan or filter.
d)
Use the proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate
for the size of the surface element.
e)
Do not flambé food under the ventilation hood.
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
a)
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet,
or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately,
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
b)
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—You may be burned.
c)
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels—
a violent steam explosion will result.
d)
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1)
You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you
already know how to operate it.
2)
The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
3)
The fire department is being called.
4)
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
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