#Use only d
potholders. Moist
or damp po holders on hot r
surfaces ma result in burns
from steam.
b
0 not let
potholder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel
or bulk cloth for a potholder.
It coul J catch on fire.
IKeep range vents unobstructed.
~DO not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could
cause Injury.
IDO not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
Y/hen 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 element
will be.exppsed an may result
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ajso improves cooking effi-
ciency.
*Check to be sure lass cook-
ing utensils are sa 9 e for use on
the ran e. Only certain types of
glass, g ass-ceramic, ceramic, 9
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 greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
*Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i
flammable materia s, and spills
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niting of
due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
l
Always osition oven rack(s) in
desired ocation while oven IS
P
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 es-
cape before removing or re-
placing food.
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