CAUTION
• Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting.
• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
• If frying combinations of oils and fats, stir together before heating.
• Use a deep fat thermometer if possible to prevent fat from heating beyond the smoking
point.
• Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the
pan with too much fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
• Do not cook foods directly on an open flame on the cooktop.
• Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost or moisture on foods can cause hot
fat to bubble up and spill over the sides of the pan.
• Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
• Do not place plastic items on the cooktop units— they may melt if left too close to the
vent.
• Keep all plastics away from the surface burners.
• To prevent burns, always be sure that the controls for all burners are in the Off position
and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them.
• If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the appliance and call a qualified service technician.
Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
• Always turn the knobs to the Off position before removing cookware.
• Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can cause damage and improper operation
of the appliance.
• If the appliance is located near a window, do not hang long curtains that could blow
over the surface burners and catch on fire.
• Use care when cleaning the cooktop. The pointed metal ends on the electrodes could
cause injury.
• Stand away from the appliance while frying.
• Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings.
USING GRIDDLE
CAUTION
• Don't touch the griddle before it has cooled.
• Don't allow grease to accumulate in the griddle tray. Empty the griddle tray after every
use. If you do not, a grease fire may occur.
• Do not block the griddle vent by placing objects in front of the vent.
• Do not pour cold water on the hot griddle. Doing so may crack the griddle.
• Clean and dry the griddle thoroughly before first use to remove any residual oils from
manufacturing.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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