Use and Care

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must

be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to prevent

property damage, personal injury, or death.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 Proper Installation: Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a

qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70,

latest edition in the United States, and all local code requirements. Install only per

installation instructions.

 Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically

recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred to a qualified

technician.

 Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. Dispose of the carton

and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with

packaging material.

 The safety aspects of this appliance comply with accepted technical standards.

 Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or

fuse box in case of an emergency. Mark the breaker or fuse for ease of identification

and swift action if necessary.

 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All servicing should be done only by

a qualified technician to avoid the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.

 Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance, e.g., by removing panels, wire

covers or any other permanent part of the product.

 Storage on appliance: Flammable materials should not be stored near or on the cooking

surface. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware

and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans,

on or near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or

property damage.

 Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area

where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of

the appliance.

 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above

a cooktop or on the backsplash of a cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop to

reach items could be seriously injured.