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1.4 Safe use
WARNING
This appliance is intended for normal family household
use only.
▶ It is not approved for outdoor use.
▶ See the Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If you
have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING.
▶ SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
▶ NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be
burned.
▶ DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
▶ Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
- The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
- The fire department is being called.
- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above
the surface units should be avoided.
CAUTION
The oven vents are important for air circulation. Covering
the oven vents will cause the oven to overheat. Refer to
the appliance overview for the location of the oven vents.
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▶ Do not obstruct oven vents.
WARNING
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up
of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
WARNING
A fire could occur during cooking.
▶ Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
▶ Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,
highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires.
▶ Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
Wear Proper Apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance.
Storage in or on appliance – Flammable materials should
not be stored in or near the appliance.
▶ DO NOT store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables, or nonfood products in or near this
appliance. It is specifically designed for use when
heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive
chemicals while heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and could result in injury.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the
room.
WARNING
Avoid reaching or leaning over the appliance.
▶ Be aware that certain clothing and hair sprays may
contain flammable chemicals that could be ignited if
brought in to contact with hot surface units or heating
elements and may cause severe burns.
Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
▶ Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.
▶ Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
WARNING
Moisture intrusion may cause an electric shock.
▶ Do not use any steam cleaners or high-pressure
cleaners to clean the appliance.
Safe use of the cooking surface
WARNING
Overheated materials can cause fire or burns.
▶ Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with a hot surface element, burner or
grate.
▶ Do not allow pans to boil dry.
Unattended cooking on a cooktop with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in a fire.
▶ Do not leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent or fan, be
certain that flammable materials such as window
coverings do not blow over or near the burners or heating
elements. They could catch on fire.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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