Safety nstructions 6
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Do not use water on grease fires. Smother the flame
or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
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Never leave the rangetop unattended when in use.
Boilovers and greasy spills may smoke or ignite.
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Do not cover the burners and grates with anything
except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers
should not be used.
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Do not store flammable materials near burners or let
grease or other flammable substances accumulate
on the rangetop.
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Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or deter-
gents on this appliance, as these may cause perma-
nent damage. Do not use aerosol cleaners, as these
may be flammable or cause corrosion of metal parts.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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Do not clean the rangetop while it is still hot. f using
a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the rangetop has
cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns. Also,
some cleaners can produce harmful or unpleasant
fumes if applied to hot surfaces. Refer to care
recommendations on page 20.
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Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with a hot burner or grate. Do not
allow pans to boil dry.
MPORTANT NSTRUCT ONS
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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Do not repair or replace any part of the rangetop
unless specifically recommended in literature
accompanying this appliance. All service should be
referred to a qualified technician.
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Do not obstruct the flow of air. Your kitchen must
have an adequate supply of fresh air to ensure
proper combustion and ventilation.
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Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the
rangetop.
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Never use the rangetop to warm or heat the room.
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Do not block or obstruct the holes in the rangetop
surface below the control knobs. Blocking these
holes may affect burner operation and may result in
a hazard.
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When using the rangetop, do not touch the grates,
burner caps, burner bases or any other parts in
proximity to the flame. These components may be
hot enough to cause burns.
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f the rangetop is near a window, do not use long
curtains as a window treatment, as they could blow
over the rangetop and create a fire hazard.
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Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area
where the rangetop is in use. Never allow children to
sit or stand on the appliance. Do not let children play
with the rangetop.
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Do not store items of interest to children above or at
the back of the rangetop, as they could climb on the
appliance to reach items and be injured.
