Use and Care Manual

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To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.
• Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other ammable vapors and materials.
• If the appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to
prevent curtains from blowing over burners.
NEVER leave any items on the top. The hot air from the vent may ignite ammable
items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to
burst.
• Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be
highly ammable. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance.
• Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of theappliance
that may become warm or hot. DO NOT leave plastic items on the rangetop as
they may melt or soften if left too close to the vent or alighted surface burner.
• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may become
hot and cause burns. DO NOT pour spirits over hot foods.
DO NOT leave oven unsupervised when drying herbs, breads,mushrooms, etc; re
hazard.
In Case of Fire
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the ame. Extinguish ame
then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.
• Worktop:Smother re or ame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.
• NEVER pick up or move a aming pan.
• Oven: Smother re or ame by closing the oven door. DO NOT use water on
grease res. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother
re or ame.
• Grease is ammable and should be handled carefully. DO NOT use water on gre-
ase res. Flaming grease can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher. Let fat cool before attempting to
handle it. DO NOT allow grease to collect around the oven or in vents. Wipe up
spillovers immediately.
Child Safety
• NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use
or is still hot.
• NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be
injured or burned.
• DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to
reach items could be seriously injured.
Warnings