*Use only dry otholders. Moist or
damp pothol
cf
ers on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a
potholder. It could catch on fire.
*Keep range vents unobstructed.
l
Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury.
l
Do not store flammable materials
on or near the ran e. The fumes
can create an exp osion and/or P
fire hazard.
When usinn the cookton
*Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin
%
without reflector bowls
may su ject the wirin and com-
ponents underneath t
%
em to
damage.
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Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners ma
electric s
IT
result in a risk of
ock or fire.
@Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be
exposed and may result in the
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nrtlng of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
*Check to be sure
lass cook-
ing utensils are sa
3 e for use on
the ran e. Only certain types of
glass, g ass-ceramic, ceramic,
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earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
eNever leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
.Tum pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s,
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due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
*Always osition oven rack(s) in
desired ocation while oven IS
P
cool. If a rack must be re-
moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
*Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.
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