IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN
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THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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In the event of a grease fire SMOTHER FLAMES with a
close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then
turn off the gas burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT
BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACU-
ATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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Do not use water, including wet dishclothes or towels on
grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result.
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NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may be burned.
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ALWAYS have a working SMOKE DETECTOR near
the kitchen.
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LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when
flambéing food.
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Use an extinguisher ONLY IF:
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You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
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The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
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The fire department is being called.
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You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
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SMOTHER FLAMES from other types of food fires with
baking soda. NEVER use water on cooking fires.
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF BURN INJURIES DURING
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COOKTOP USE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
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Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.
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Children or pets should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where appliances are in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance.
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CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children above or at the back of the cooktop .
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Do not store flammable materials on or near the
cooktop.
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When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE
BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SUR-
ROUNDING AREA.
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Use only dry potholders; moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam.
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Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
Boilovers cause smoking, and greasy spillovers may
ignite. A spill on a burner can smother all or part of
the flame or hinder spark ignition. If a boilover
occurs, turn off burner and check operation. If
burner is operating normally, turn it back on.
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During cooking, set the burner control so that the
flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does
not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
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Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air
vents do not blow flammable material toward the
flames or push the flames so that they extend
beyond the edges of the pan.
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Always position handles of utensils inward so they
do not extend over adjacent work areas, burners, or the
edge of the cooktop.
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Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or
hanging sleeves should never be worn while cooking.
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In the event that personal clothing catches fire, DROP
AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames.
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Never let clothing, potholders, or other flam-
mable materials come in contact with hot burn-
ers or hot burner grates.
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Use only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils that are suitable for cooktop use.
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Do not clean the cooktop while it is still hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot
surface.
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CAUTION: 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.
California Proposition 65 - Warning: Burning gas
cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the
list of substances which are known by the State of
California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure to these substances, always operate
this unit according to the instructions contained in this
booklet and provide good ventilation.
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