NES Cooktop Use and Care Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING — TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF A
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
•
In the event of a grease fi re SMOTHER FLAMES
with a close-fi tting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal
tray, then turn off the gas burner. BE CAREFUL
TO PREVENT BURNS. If the fl ames do not go
out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
•
Do not use water, including wet dishclothes or
towels on grease fi res. A violent steam explosion
may result.
•
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may
be burned.
•
ALWAYS have a working SMOKE DETEC-
TOR near the kitchen.
•
LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when
fl ambéing food.
•
Use an extinguisher ONLY IF:
•
You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
•
The fi re is small and contained in the area
where it started.
•
The fi re department is being called.
•
You can fi ght the fi re with your back to an
exit.
•
SMOTHER FLAMES from other types of food
fi res with baking soda. NEVER use water on
cooking fi res.
This appliance is approved for residential use. It
is not approved for outdoor use.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
•
Use this unit only in the manner intended by
the manufacturer. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer.
•
Before servicing unit, switch power OFF at
service panel and lock service panel to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally.
•
Do not cook on a cooktop in which the glass
top has broken. If the cooktop glass should
break, do not use it or attempt to clean or
fi x it. Cleaning solutions and spill overs may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk
of electric shock. Turn off electric circuit to the
cooktop and call an authorized service agency
immediately.
•
Do not store items of interest to children above
the cooktop or at the back of it. If children climb
onto the cooktop to reach these items, they
could be seriously injured.
•
Children and pets should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where appliances are
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of appliance.
DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
ON OR NEAR THE COOKTOP.
•
When using the cooktop, DO NOT TOUCH THE
HOT COOKING AREA OR THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING AREA. Even though dark in
color, these areas may be hot. Areas adjacent
to the elements may become hot enough to
cause burns. Never let clothing, potholders,
or other fl ammable materials come in contact
with a cooking area until it has cooled.
•
For personal safety wear proper apparel.
Loose fi tting garments or those with long, loose
sleeves should never be worn while cooking.
Tie long hair so that it doesn't hang loose.
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