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WARNING!
SURFACEBURNERS
Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large
enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on cooktop can ignite. Use pans
with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool
Mwavs use tile UTE position when igniting tile
top burnei_ and Inake sure tile burneis have
ignited.
Never leave tile Slm'ilce burne_ unattended at
high flame settings. Boilo\'e_s cause slnoking
and greasy spillove_ that may catch on fire.
Use only (hy pot holders--moist or damp pot
holders on hot s/mfilces may result in b/m_s fl'om
steam. Do not let pot holders colne near open
flames when lit_ng cookware. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder:
Such cloths can catch fire on a hot bume_:
\._l/en using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for cooktop cooking.
To minimize tile possibili_' of bm'ns, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage, mrn
cookware handles toward
the side or center of the cooktop without
extending over a@lcent burneis.
Mwavs turn tile suFlilce burner controls off
before removing cookware.
Carefidly watch toods being flied at a high
flame setting.
Mwavs heat tilt slowly and watch as it heats.
Do not leave any items on tile cooktop. Tile hot
air fl'om tile vent may ignite flammable items
and will increase pressure in closed containers,
which may Catlse them to btlrst.
If a combination of oils or tilts will be used in
fl'ying, stir together befin'e heating or as lilts
melt slowly.
Do not use a wok on tile cooking surlace
if the wok has a ro/md metal ring that is placed
over tile burner grate to support tile wok. This
ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the
b/m_er grate and burner head. Mso, it may
cause tile burner to work improperl> This may
cause a carbon monoxide level above that
allowed by current standards, resulting in a
health hazard.
Foods fin" flTing shouM be as d_y as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fl'esh
foods can cause hot tilt to bubble up and over
the sides ot the pan.
Use tile least possible amount of lilt for eflecti\'e
shallow or deep-tilt fl'ying. Filling the pan too
flfll of lilt can cause spillove_s when tood is
added.
Use a deep tilt them/ometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating lilt beyond
tile smoking point.
Never t_w to move a pan of hot tilt, especially a
deep tilt flwet: Wait until the tilt is cool.
When flaming toods, turn the tim off. The tim,
if operating, may spread tile flames.
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop---
tile}' may melt if left too close to tile vent.
Keep all plastics away fl'oln tile SUll'ilce burnei_.
If you smell gas, mrn off the gas to the cooktop
and call a qualified service technician. Never
use an open flame to locate a leak.
To avoid tile possibili_' of a bm'n, always be
certain that tile controls for all burne_ are at
tile off position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
Never clean the cooktop sm'filce when it is hot.
SoIlle cleanei_ produce noxiotls ][ilIl/es and wet
cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot
S tlI'J[iIce.
Never leavejms or cans of flit drippings on or
ne}lI" yl)/li" cooktop.
Do not use ahuninuln foil under burner grates.
Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage
to tile cooktop.
Do not cover or block tile area around the
cooktop knobs. This area must be kept clear fin"
proper ventilation and burner pe_l'imnance.
Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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