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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE
TOP GREASE FIRE:
– Never leave surface units
unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium
settings.
– Always turn hood on when cooking
at high heat or when cooking or
flambeing food.
– Clean ventilating fans frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter.
– Use proper pan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size of
the surface element.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE
TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
– SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-
fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
– NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN!
You may be burned.
– DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels - a violent
steam explosion will result.
– Use an extinguisher only if:
1. You know you have a class ABC
extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained
in the area where it started.
3. The fire department is being
called.
4. You can fight the fire with your
back to an exit.
Based on ‘Kitchen Fire Safety Tips’
published by the NFPA.
Save these instructions
for future reference
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