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• Never leave the cooktop un-
attended when using high flame
settings. Boil-overs cause smoking
and greasy spills that may ignite.
More importantly, if the burner
flames are smothered, unburned
gas will escape into the room. See
inside the front cover regarding gas
leaks.
• Only certain types of glass,
heatproof glass-ceramic, ce-
ramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktop use. This type of utensil
may break with sudden tempera-
ture changes. Use only on low or
medium heat settings according to
the utensil manufacturer’s direc-
tions.
• Do not heat unopened food
containers; a buildup of pressure
may cause the container to burst.
• During cooking, set the burner
control so that the flame
heats only the bottom of the
pan and does not extend be-
yond the bottom of the pan.
• Use caution to insure that drafts
like those from forced air vents or
fans do not blow flammable mate-
rial toward the flames or push the
flames so that they extend beyond
the edges of the pot.
• Always use utensils that have
flat bottoms, large enough to
cover the burner. The use of un-
dersized utensils could expose a
portion of the flame and may re-
sult in ignition of clothing.
• To minimize burns, ignition of
flammable materials and uninten-
tional spills, position handles of
utensils inward so they do not
extend over adjacent work areas,
cooking areas or the edge of the
cooktop.
• Hold the handle of the pan
to prevent movement of the uten-
sil when stirring or turning food.
• Do not use the grill for cook-
ing excessively fatty meats or
products which promote
flare-ups.
• The optional cutting board ac-
cessory must be removed
be-
fore operating the grill burner be-
neath or burners adjacent to it.
• GREASE IS FLAMMABLE.
Let hot grease cool before at-
tempting to handle it. Avoid letting
grease deposits collect. Clean af-
ter each use.
• For proper lighting and perfor-
mance of the burners, keep the
ports clean. It is necessary to
clean these when there is a boil
over or when the burner does not
light even though the electronic
igniters click. See Page 24.
• Clean the cooktop with cau-
tion. Avoid steam burns; do not
use a wet sponge or cloth to clean
the cooktop while it is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface. Follow
directions provided by the cleaner
manufacturer.
• Be sure all cooktop controls
are turned off and the cook-
top is cool before using any type
of aerosol cleaner on or around
the cooktop. The chemical that
produces the spraying action could,
in the presence of heat, ignite or
cause metal parts to corrode. Ser-
vice should only be done by autho-
rized technicians. Technicians must
disconnect the power supply be-
fore servicing this unit.
• Clean the ventilator hood
and filters above the cooktop
frequently so grease from cook-
ing vapors does not accumulate on
them.
• Turn the ventilator ON in
case of fire or when intention-
ally “flaming” liquor or other
spirits on the cooktop.
• Install a smoke detector in or
near the kitchen.
• If a burner goes out and gas es-
capes, turn the control knob off.
Open a window or door. Do not
attempt to use the cooktop until
the gas has had time to dissipate.
• California Proposition 65
Warning: The burning of gas cook-
ing fuel and the elimination of soil
during self-cleaning generate some
by-products which are on the list
of substances which are known by
the State of California to cause can-
cer or reproductive harm. Califor-
nia law requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to
such substances. To minimize expo-
sure to these substances, always
operate this unit according to the
instructions contained in this book-
let and provide good ventilation to
the room when cooking with gas,
during and immediately after self-
cleaning the oven.
PRECAUTIONS
SECTION ONE: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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