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Safety and warning information
Cooktop safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or death, observe these precautions:
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Turn off all burners that are not in use.
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Do not line the grates or any part of
the cooktop with aluminum foil.
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Do not leave burners unattended on
medium or high heat settings.
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Before igniting, ensure the burner
components are properly seated.
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Use the LITE (flame icon) position to ignite a burner, then ensure the burner ignites. If
ignition fails, turn the knob OFF, and wait a few minutes for the gas to dissipate.
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When setting a burner to simmer, turn the knob slowly, and ensure the flame stays on.
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Place only cookware on the cooktop.
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Turn off a burner before removing the cookware.
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Ensure all cooktop burners are off and all surfaces are cool to the touch before
removing the grates and disassembling the burners.
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After cleaning the burner head, dry it completely before reassembly.
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Do not pour liquids into the cooktop during cleaning.
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Select cookware that is designed for cooktops and that is large enough to cover the
grates. Burner flames should not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.
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Do not use cookware that is considerably larger than the grate.
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Turn cookware handles away from active burners or the front edge of the cooktop.
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Stand at a safe distance while frying.
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Heat frying oil slowly, and monitor the oil as it heats. For high-heat frying, monitor
the oil throughout the cooking process.
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If combining fats or oils, do so before heating.
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If possible, u
se a deep-fry thermometer
so you can adjust the heat to keep
the oil
be
low
its smoke
point. (Know the smoke point of
your oil
.)
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Use minimal oil when frying.
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Thaw food before frying; do not fry overly cold food or that is clumped with ice.
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Let hot oil/fat cool to room temperature before moving the cookware.
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In case of scalding:
– Immerse the scalded area in cool water for at least 10 minutes.
– Do not apply creams/oils/lotions.
– Cover the scalded area with a clean, dry cloth.