To reduce the risk of burn injuries during cook top use, observe the following:
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Children or pets should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use.
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Children should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
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Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop.
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When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. Use
only dry potholders; moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam.
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Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
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Boilovers cause smoking, and greasy spillovers may ignite. A spill on a burner can smother all or part of the flame or hinder
spark ignition. If a boilover occurs, turn off burner and check operation. If burner is operating normally, turn it back on.
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During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does not extend beyond the
bottom of the pan.
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Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air vents do not blow flammable material toward the flames or push the
flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the pan.
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Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, burners, or the edge of the
cooktop.
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Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be worn while cooking.
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Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact with hot burners or hot burner grates.
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Use only certain types of glass, heatproof glass ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils that are suitable
for cooktop use.
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Do not clean the cooktop while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface.
For proper lighting and performance of the burners, keep the igniters clean and dry.
In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes, open a window or a door.
Wait at least 5 minutes before using the cooktop.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop.
If the range cookers is near a window, be certain blow over or near the burners;
they could catch on fire.
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