@Use only dry otholders. Moist or
damp pothol ers on hot surfaces
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may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a
potholder. It could catch on fire.
*Keep range vents unobstructed.
@Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury.
@Do not store flammable materials
on or near the ran e. The fumes
can create an exp osion and/or P
fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
*Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin
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without reflector bowls
may su ject the wirin and com-
ponents underneath t %
em to
damage.
.Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners ma
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result in a risk of
electric s ock or fire.
@Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heatin element will be ex-
posed an
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may result in the
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niting of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
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Check to be sure
lass cook-
ing utensils are sa e for use on
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the range. Only certain types
of glass, glass-ceramic, ce-
ramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
@Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and
g;;zy sprllovers that may
*Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s, and spills
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due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
@Always position oven rack(s)
in desired location while oven
is cool. If a rack must be re-
moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
@Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.
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