Whirlpool SC8430ER Cooktop User Manual


 
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Having your cooktop properly connected to the proper gas supply and
checked for leaks, (See”lnstallation Instructions:‘)
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Having your cooktop installed in a well-ventilated area protected from the
weather.
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Making sure the cooktop is not used by children or anyone unable to
operate it properly.
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Properly maintaining your cooktop.
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Using your cooktop only for jobs expected of home cooktops.
See “Cooking Guide” for important safety and use information.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
DO
NOT
allow children to use or
play with any part of the cook-
top, or leave them unattended
near it. They could be burned or
injured.
2.
DO NOT
store things children
might want above the cooktop.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
3.
DO NOT
allow anyone to touch
a hot surface burner or areas
around them. They could be hot
enough to burn severely.
4.
DO NOT
use a cooktop to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
5. KEEP
pan handles turned in, but
not over another surface burner
to prevent burns, injury and to
help prevent the utensil from
being pushed off the cooktop.
6.
DO NOT
use water on grease
fires. The fire will spread. Cover
fire with large lid or smother with
baking soda or salt.
7.
DO NOT
wear loose or hanging
garments when using the cook-
top. They could ignite if they
touch a hot burner or surround-
ing area and you could be
burned.
8.
DO NOT
heat unopened con-
tainers. They could explode. The
hot contents could burn and
container particles could cause
injury
9.
DO
NOT use a wet pot holder.
Steam burns can result.
DO NOT
use a towel or bulky cloth as a
pot holder. They could catch fire
and burn you.
IO.
MAKE SURE
the utensils you use
are large enough to contain
food and avoid boil overs and
spill-overs. This will help prevent
hazardous build-ups of food.
Heavy splattering or spill-overs
left on cooktop can ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially
important in deep fat frying.
11.
DO NOT
leave surface burners
on high heat settings. Boil-over’s
and greasy spill-avers could
cause steam, smoke and could
ignite and burn you.
12. GREASE
is flammable and
should be handled carefully Let
fat cool before attempting to
handle it.
Do not allow grease to
collect around the cooktop.
Wipe spill-overs immediately.
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