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If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent or fan, be
certain that flammable materials such as window cover-
ings do not blow over or near the burners or heating ele-
ments. They could catch on fire.
Cooking fires can spread if extinguished incorrectly.
▶ Never use water on cooking fires.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE
FIRE
▶ Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Set-
tings - Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium set-
tings.
▶ Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Ju-
bilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
▶ Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate
for the size of the surface element.
▶ Do not flambé under the extractor hood or work with a
naked flame. When switched on, the extractor hood
draws flames into the filter. There is a risk of fire due to
deposits on the grease filter!
Flames can be drawn into the ventilation system.
▶ Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation sys-
tem during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach
through fire to turn it off.
Cookware Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not Ex-
tend Over Adjacent Surface Units.
▶ To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable mate-
rials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
cookware, the handle of a cookware should be posi-
tioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend
over adjacent surface units.
Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments,
such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves, should
never be worn while using the appliance.
▶ Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose.
▶ Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning.
Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped with one
or more surface units of different size.
▶ Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to
cover the surface unit heating element.
▶ The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion
of the heating element or burner to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
cookware to heating element or burner will also im-
prove efficiency.
Controls may be operated unintentionally by spills cover-
ing the control panel.
▶ Never use the appliance if liquids or foods have spilled
around the control panel.
▶ Always turn off the cooktop and dry the control panel.
Boilovers can cause smoke and some foods and oils may
catch fire if left on high temperature settings.
▶ When using a timer, always supervise the cooktop.
▶ Do not allow anything to boil over or burn.
If the cooktop turns off automatically and can no longer be
operated, it may turn itself on unintentionally at a later
point.
▶ Switch off the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical
panel.
▶ Contact Customer Service for support.
CAUTION
The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term
cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
WARNING
If the display does not work when a cooking area is heat-
ing up disconnect the circuit breaker or fuse in the electri-
cal panel.
▶ Contact an authorized service provider.
To avoid risk of fire do not store items on the cooking sur-
faces.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires.
▶ Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
WARNING
Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
▶ Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.
▶ Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns and injury.
▶ Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when nec-
essary.
▶ To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no
more than a low-medium setting.
▶ Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer.
Wait until it is cool.
Spills of hot food may cause burns.
▶ Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food.
This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.
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