The burners become very hot
when in use. Make sure that no one
comes in contact with the burners.
Do not store toys or items of
interest to children in cabinets
above or behind the cooktop. Children
climbing onto the cooktop to reach
these items may become seriously
injured.
Do not leave children unattended
in an area where the appliance is in
use.
Do not allow children to operate or
play with the cooktop. Keep all
pans out of reach.
Use only dry, heat resistant
potholders. Moist or damp
potholders used on hot surfaces can
result in steam burns. Do not let
potholders touch the hot burners. Do
not use towels or other bulky items near
the appliance.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments while operating the
cooktop, they may present a fire
hazard.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Built-up pressure may
cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
Do not store items on the cooktop
when not in use.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
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Do not leave the cooktop
unattended while in use.
Overheated food can ignite.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up
into the hood by the suction or the
grease filters may ignite.
The flame should be the same size
as the bottom of the pan. Do not
use small pans with high flame settings
as the flames can climb the sides of the
pan.
Only use cooking utensils suitable
for cooktop use.
Pan handles and utensils should
be turned inward and not extend
over the countertop to reduce the risk
of burns and the ignition of flammable
materials and spills.
If there is a drawer directly
underneath the appliance without
any wooden base in between, ensure
that no aerosols, combustible liquids or
other easily flammable materials are
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be
placed in the drawer, these must be
made of heat-resistant material.