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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not touch surface elements. These
surfaces may be hot enough to bum even
though they are dark in color During and
after use, do not touch, or let clofl_ing or
od_er flammable materials contact the
surf_ace elements or areas nearby the
surface elements; allow sufficient time
for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop and areas lacing file cooktop.
To minimize the possibili U of bnrlls,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned toward the cenmr
of flae cooktop without exmnding oxer
any nearby snifitce elements.
Always tm_ fl_e surlaace element control to
off before removing tile cookware.
Use proper pan size--select cookware
having fiat bottoms larg> enough m cox>r
the smt_ace element heating element. Tile
use of undersized cookware will expose a
portion of tim surt_ace element to direct
contact and m W result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of cookwaie
to sniiCace element will also improx>
efficienc>
Never leaxe surface elements unattended at
high heat settings. Boiloxers cause smoking
and greasy spilloxers that may catch on fire.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop cooking; ofl_ers m W
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
Kee I) an eye on foods being fried at high
or mediun>high heat settings.
Foods for fiTing should be as dry as
possible. Frost on fiozen foods or moisulre
on flesh foods can cause hot l_at to bubble
up and ox>r tile sides of tile pan.
Use little t_atfor eflective shallow or
deeI>tht fiTing. Filling d_e pan too fldl
of laatcan cause spillovers when food is
added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in fi;ving, stir tog>ther before heating, or as
f:ats melt slowly.
Always heat fat sloMy, and watch as it heats.
Use a deep t_attheI_nomemr whenever
possible to prevent oveflleafing fat beyond
tile smoldng point.
Nexer u T to moxe a pan of hot Pat,
especially a deep fi_t fever V(ait until
tile t_atis cool.
Do not store flammable mamfials near
tile cooktop.
Kee I) tim hood and grease filmrs clean
to maintain g_od x_nfing and to avoid
grease fires.
Do not store or use combustible mamrials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in tile vicinity of this or any
appliance.
Clean only parts lismd in this Owner's
Manual.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
umnsils or food on tile cooktop when
not in use.
Kee I) cooktop clean and free of
accumnlafion of grease or spilloxers
which may ignite.
Nex>r heat unopened food containers.
Pressure bnildup may make container
burst and cause injm T.
Nex>r leave jars or cans of Pat drippings
on or near your cooktop.
Nex>r use your appliance for wmlning or
heating tile room.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat toat leastan INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry
toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallypmtects against
foodbomeillness.
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