• Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
•
Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near
surface units.
Do not stor
e items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance
or on the backguard of
a range. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. Do
not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance. Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously
injured.
•
DO NOT TOUCH THE COOKING SURFACE, THE BURNERS, GRATES OR ANY AREAS
NEAR THEM. Surface burners or appliance may be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas
near surface burners or appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient
time to cool.
•
Do not wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or
other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
•
Smother grease fires with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
•
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
- You know you have a Class A, B, C extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
- The fire is small and contained in the area where it is started.
- The fire department is being called.
- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
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