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A WARNING!
SURFACE BURNERS
Use proper pan size-avoid
pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cool<ware having fiat bottoms large enough to
cover burner grate. To avoid spillovers, make sure cool<ware 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 cool<top can ignite.
Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.
, Always use the LITEposition when igniting the top burners
and make sure the burners have ignited.
, Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may catch on fire.
, Use only dry pot holders-moist
or damp pot holders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting
cookware. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place
of a pot holder. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot burner.
, When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for
cooktop cooking.
, To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable
materials and spillage, turn cookware handles toward
the side or center of the cooktop without extending over
adjacent burners.
, Always turn the surface burner controls off before
removing cookware.
, Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting.
, Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
, Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from
the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase
pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to
burst.
, If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir
together before heating or as fats melt slowly.
, Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has
a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate
to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which
may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, it
may cause the burner to work improperly. This may cause
a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current
standards, resulting in a health hazard.
, Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on
frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat
to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
, Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow
or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added.
, Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent
overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
, Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
, Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do flame foods
under the hood, turn the fan on.
, Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop-
they may melt
if left too close to the vent.
Keep all plastics away from the surface burners.
If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the cooktop and call a
qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to
locate a leak.
, To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be certain that
the controls for all burners are at the off position and all
grates are cool before attempting to remove them.
, Never clean the cooktop surface when it is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could
cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.
, Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near your
cooktop.
, Do not use aluminum foil under burner grate. Misuse
could result in a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop.
, Do not cover or block the area around the cooktop knobs.
This area must be kept clear for proper ventilation and
burner performance.
, Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
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