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Important Safety Instructions
• If you receive a damaged product, immediately
contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a
damaged appliance.
• Make sure that the cooktop has been properly
installed and grounded by a qualified installer
according to the accompanying installation
instructions. Have the installer show you the location
of the gas shut off valve and the power cord so that
you know where and how to turn off the gas supply
and disconnect power to the cooktop.
• Do not install, repair or replace any part of the
cooktop unless specifically recommended in the
literature accompanying it. A qualified service
technician should perform all other service.
• Before performing any type of service, make sure that
the gas supply is turned off and the power cord to the
cooktop is disconnected.
• Only use this cooktop for cooking tasks expected of
a home appliance as outlined in this manual. This
cooktop is not intended for commercial use.
• DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE
COOKTOP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER
USE. After use, make sure these surfaces have had
sufficient time to cool before touching them.
• Make sure individuals who use the cooktop are able
to operate it properly.
• Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or
climb on any part of the cooktop. Doing so may cause
damage, serious injury, or death.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area
around the cooktop. Do not allow children to play with
the controls, pull on the handle or touch other parts of
the cooktop.
• Do not store items of interest to children on top of
or above the cooktop. Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on the appliance.
• Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a
power failure. If a power failure occurs while operating
the cooktop, turn all control knobs to the
OFF
position.
• Do not tamper with the controls. Do not adjust or alter
any part of the cooktop unless specifically instructed
to do so in these instructions.
• Do not cover the burners and grates with anything
except properly selected cookware. Decorative covers
may cause a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop
if a burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in
place.
• Do not leave the cooktop unattended while in use to
avoid the possiblity of fire.
• Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby
food jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause the
container to burst and cause injury.
• Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for
the first time.
• Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard,
plastic and cloth away from the burners and other
hot surfaces. Do not allow pot holders to touch hot
surfaces or gas burners.
• Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the
cooktop. Do not allow clothing to come into contact
with the cooktop and surrounding areas during and
immediately after use.
• Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.
• Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over
the cooktop.
• If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long
curtains as window treatment. The curtains could blow
over the cooktop and create a fire hazard.
• Clean and maintain the cooktop regularly as
instructed in this manual. Keep the entire cooktop,
ventilation filters and cooktop hoods free of grease
that could catch fire.
• Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check
the manufacture’s recommendations before use to
determine if a utensil is suitable for use on a cooktop.
Certain types of glass, ceramic and earthenware are
not suitable for use on a cooktop. Personal injury
or damage may result from the improper use of
cookware.
• Select cookware carefully. Use cookware of the
proper size, material and construction for the
particular type of cooking being done. Cookware
needs to be large enough to contain the desired
quantity of food without boil-overs or spill-overs.
Choose pans with easy to hold handles that will stay
cool while cooking. Do not use cookware with loose
handles. Avoid using pans that are too heavy to lift
safely.
• Do not allow pots or pans to boil dry.
• Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a
hot cooktop. The steam can cause serious burns or
scalds.
WARNING
WARNING
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your cooktop, follow basic
safety precautions, including the following:
