*Use only d potholders. Moist
or damp po holders on hot
r
surfaces ma
from steam.
b
result in bums
0 not let pot-
holder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel
or bulk
It coul
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cloth for a potholder.
catch on fire.
*Keep range vents unobstructed.
DO not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause bums
and container particles could
cause injury.
*Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
*Do not cook on a broken
cooktop. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a
risk of electrical shock. Contact
a qualified technician immedi-
ately.
*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
will be.exppsed an %
element
may result
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also improves cooking
efficiency.
@Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
range. Only certain types of
glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cook-
tops without breaking due to
the sudden change in
temperature.
ONever leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
*Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of bums, i niting of
flammable materia s,
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and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
*Always osition oven rack(s) in
desired ocation while oven IS P
cool. If a rack must be removed
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 es-
cape before removing or re-
placing food.
