I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N F O R M AT I O N
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not allow children to climb or play around the
cooktop.
WARNING:
cooktop as a space heater to heat or warm the
room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.
• Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for
items placed in cabinets over the cooktop.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought into
contact with flame or hot surfaces and may cause
severe burns.
• Do not placed flammable materials on or near the
cooktop.
• Do not place or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not place cooking oils or other flammable
materials on or near the cooktop.
• Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on
or near the cooktop.
Flammable materials may explode and result in fire
or property damage.
SURFACE BURNERS
WARNING
• If the top burner flame goes out, gas is still
flowing to the burner until the knob is turned to
the "OFF" position.
Do not leave the burners "ON" unattended.
• Use proper pan size
—Do not use pans that
are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware
having flat bottoms large enough to cover
burner grates. To avoid spills, make sure
cookware is large enough to contain the food
properly. This will save cleaning time and
prevent hazardous accumulations of food,
Since heavy spattering or spills left on a range
can ignite, use pans with handles that can be
easily grasped and remain cool.
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• Do not use water on grease fires. NEVER touch a
NEVER use your
• Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
• Stepping, leaning or sitting on this cooktop can
• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet spong or
• Not obstructing the flow of combustion and
• Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted
• Never leave the surface burners unattended at high
• Always turn knobs to the "LITE" position when
• Control the top burner flame size so it does
• Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot
• If using glass cookware, make sure it is designed
flaming pan. Turn the controls off.
Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by
covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by
covering it with baking soda or, if available, by
using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
result in serious injuries and also cause damage to
the cooktop.
cloth is used to wipe spells on a hot cooktop, be
careful to avoid steam burns.
ventilation air.
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
flame settings. Boiling overs can cause smoking.
Smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
igniting the top burners and make sure the burners
have ignited.
not extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam.
Do not let pot holders come near open flames when
lifting cookware.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
pot holder.
for top-of-range cooking.
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