Important Safety Instructions
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General Instructions Cooktop
WARNING: NEVER use appliance _J_ .... NEVER leave surface units unattended es- _,_.
door,or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool _ _%iii_ pecially when using high heat settings. An _i_ _.
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or seat as this may result in possible tip-o. -_l]"i1"1_% _l!i unattended boilover could cause smoking i!_4_ _"i__
_i '_I_ I_ _ii and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.
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pliance, and serious injuries. _i!i_J-J_ if This appliance is equipped with different %. | ]_!'_iii_
If appliance is installed near a window, ""_"'= size surface elements. Select pans having '_it%_e--
proper precautions should be taken to pre...... _*,_. flat bottoms large enough to cover ele-
vent curtains from blowing over surface i _iii_ '_e-. merit. Proper relationship of pan to element _ .....%_
_i!l__ will improve cooking efficiency, ff'_li_. '9_i-
elements, i:i!::i ._'_'i i_!- ...
NEVER use appliance to warm or heat i If pan is smaller than element, a portion _i
the room. Failure to follow this instruc- of the element will be exposed to direct
tion can lead to possible bums, injury, fire, contact and could ignite clothing or
or damage to the appliance. .d_i_)¢_r_%% potholder.
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NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging i' • Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthen-
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garments while using the appliance. _I,]_ .... ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven
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Clothing could catch utensil handles or ,._ ._i, o
ignite and cause burns if garment comes perature. Follow utensil manufacturer's instructions when us-
in contact with hot heating elements. "_ ..... ing glass.
To ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the ap- Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, _ii_,..............._e%_
pliance or possible injury, do not adjust, service, repair or not out into the room or over another sur- ff-_,. _z
replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recom- face element. This reduces the risk of _,..
mended in this guide. Refer all other servicing to a qualified burns, ignition of flammable materials, or !_'i " '_°
technician, spillage if pan is accidently bumped or
NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or ram- reached by small children. _ _
mable materials in the oven, near surface units or in the vi- To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do not
cinity of this appliance as fumes could create a fire hazard immerse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-clean oven. A
or an explosion, damaged element could short resulting in a fire or shock
hazard.
To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance. Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these bowls
Use only drypotholders. Moist or damp ,_;_I_ _,_ during cooking could damage wiring. (select models)
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potholders on hot surfaces may result ,_i__.,. _
in a steam burn. Do not let potholder _
touch hot heating elements. Do not use Glass-Ceramic Cooktop (select models}
a towel or other bulky cloth which could _ NEVER cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should break,
easily touch hot heating elements and ....._"_--_"_" cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
ignite, cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a quali-
Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed, fled technician immediately.
NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit or in Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners can produce nox-
the oven. Pressure build-up in the container may cause con- ious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet sponge, cloth,
tainer to burst resulting in burns, injury or damage to the or paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area,
appliance, be careful to avoid steam bum.
NEVER use aluminum foil to line drip bowls, or to cover
an oven rack or oven bottom. Misuse could result in risk Deep Fat Fryers
of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil
only as directed in this guide. Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or dispos-
ing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to
move pan.