Thermador CGX456 Cooktop User Manual


 
SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP
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Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at
service panel and lock service panel to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally.
Do not cook on a cooktop in which the glass top has
broken. If the cooktop glass should break, do not use
it or attempt to clean or fix it. Cleaning solutions and
spill-overs may penetrate the broken cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Turn off electric circuit
to the cooktop and call an authorized service agency
immediately.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE ITEMS OF INTEREST
TO CHILDREN ABOVE THE COOKTOP OR AT
THE BACK OF IT. IF CHILDREN CLIMB ONTO
THE COOKTOP TO REACH THESE ITEMS, THEY
COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Children 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 appliance.
WARNING: Do not store flammable materials on or
near the cooktop.
When using the cooktop, do not touch the hot
cooking area or the immediate surrounding area.
Even though dark in color, these areas may be hot.
Areas adjacent to the elements may become hot
enough to cause burns.
Never let clothing, pot holders, or other flammable
materials come in contact with the burners, burner
grates or cooking area until they are cool to the
touch.
Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders
on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot
holders. Do not let pot holders touch hot cooking
areas.
Always use utensils that have flat bottoms and that
are large enough to cover the whole cooking area.
The use of a utensil smaller than the size of the
cooking area will expose a portion of the heated area
to direct contact with the user which could result in
burns.
Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for
the type and amount of food being prepared.
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
SMOTHER FLAMES from a grease fire with a close-
fitting lid, cookie sheet or other metal tray. Turn off
the gas burners or the electric elements. BE CARE-
FUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go
out immediately EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
Use baking soda to SMOTHER FLAMES from other
type food fires.
Never use water on cooking fires.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be
burned.
TURN OFF THE VENTILATOR in case fire or when
"flaming" liquor or other spirits. The blower could
spread the flames.
ALWAYS HAVE A WORKING SMOKE DETEC-
TOR NEAR THE KITCHEN.
USE AN EXTINGUISHER ONLY IF:
1. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight fire with your back to an exit.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OB-
SERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer
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