WARNING
WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat
or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.
Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described
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in this owner's manual .
Have your cooktop installed and properly grounded by
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a qualified installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions . Any adjustment and service
should be performed only by a qualified gas cooktop
installers or service technicians . Do not attempt to
repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual .
Your cooktop is shipped from the factory set for use
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with natural gas . It can be converted for use with LP
gas . If required, these adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician in accordance with the installation
instructions and local codes . The agency performing this
work assumes responsibility for the conversion .
Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop
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gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if necessary .
Plug your cooktop into a 120-volt grounded outlet
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only . Do not remove the round grounding prong from
the plug . If in doubt about the grounding of the home
electrical system, it is your responsibility and obligation
to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly
grounded, three prong outlet in accordance with the
National Electrical Code . Do not use on extension cord
with this appliance .
Before performing any service, unplug the cooktop
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or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off
the circuit breaker .
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
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cooktop before operating to prevent ignition of these
materials .
Do not leave children alone or unattended in an
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area where an appliance is in use . They should never
be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the
appliance .
Do not store items of interest to children above a
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cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop to reach
items could be seriously injured .
Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders on
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hot surfaces may result in burns from steam . Do not let
pot holders touch surface burners, burner grate, or oven
heating element . Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
in place of pot holders .
Be careful not to touch hot surfaces of the cooktop .
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Potentially hot surfaces include burners, grates, cooktop .
Do not heat unopened food containers . Pressure could
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build up and the container could burst, causing an
injury .
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an
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internal temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least
an internal temperature of 180°F . Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness .
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