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. Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners
ff 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 flying 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 deepffat frying. Filling the pan too full
of fat can cause spillovers when fbod is added.
. If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly°
° Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
° 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 coolo
"XVhen using glass coolcware, make sure it is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
o Use proper pan size. Avoid pans that are unstable or
easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms
large enough to properly contain food and avoid
boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover
burner grates_This will both save cleaning time and
prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy
spattering or spiltovers left on the range can ignite.
Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and
will remain cool.
° Keep all plastics away from the top burners.
* Do not leave plastic
items on me _3_-__
coo_op--mey may __ _t_.
melt if left too close _ ___.._
to the vent.
Vent appearance and iocation vary
• 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_
° 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.
* When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the
fan off. The fan, if operatinga may spread the flames.
. If the range is located near a window, do not hang
10ng curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create a fire hazard_
* When a pilot goes out (on models with standing
pilots), you will detect a faint odor of gas as your
signal to relight the pilot° When relighting the pilot,
mal_e sure the burner controls are in the OFF
position, and follow instructions in the Installation
Instructions to relight.
o If you smell gas, and you have already made sure the
pilots are lit (on models with standing pilots), turn
off the gas to the range and ca_ a qualified service
technician_ Never use an open flame to locate a leako
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