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WARNING
Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a hot cooktop. The steam can cause serious burns or scalds.
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Always use potholders when removing cookware from the cooktop. Use only dry pot holders. Wet pot holders can cause steam
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burns.
Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations before use to determine if a utensil is
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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 utensils of the proper size, material and construction for the particular type of cooking task.
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Utensils need 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 utensils with loose handles. Avoid using pans that are too heavy to
lift safely.
Before using glazed cookware, such as glass, ceramic or earthenware, check the manufacturer’s temperature and usage
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recommendations. Glazed cookware that is not designed for high heat use may crack or break, causing a spill or burn hazard.
CAUTION
Do not set cookware with sharp edges on the bottom (such as support legs with sharp corners) on the cooktop. Damage to the
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glass surface may occur.
Do not allow anything that melts easily, such as plastic objects, aluminum foil, sugar and foods with high sugar content, to
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directly come in contact with the glass surface. In the event that this condition occurs, immediately turn off the cooktop and allow
it to cool. Once cool, remove the residue from the hot zone with a razor scraper.
Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the cooktop surface. The porcelain finish may stain.
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To prevent damage to the cooktop, do not place food directly on the cooktop surface when it is warm or hot. Always use
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cookware.
Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board.
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Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the range’s
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surfaces.
Do not store plastic or other utensils with low melting temperatures in drawers immediately below the cooktop.
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Do not slide cookware across the cooktop. Sliding may damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them.
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Do no place large pots, griddles or grill across two elements (except across the bridge element on model METB365-1). Bridging
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across two elements will create stress on the cooktop which can result in cracking.
Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated room during cooking.
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Important Safety Instructions
