Use and Care Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a
space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing
so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
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described in this owner’s manual.
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a qualified installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
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only by a qualified gas cooktop installer or service
technician. Do not attempt to repair or replace
any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual.
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with natural gas but can be converted to propane (LP)
gas. If required, these adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician in accordance with the installation
instructions and local codes. The agency performing
this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.
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cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if
necessary.
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only. Do not remove the round grounding prong
from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of the
home electrical system, it is your responsibility and
obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with
a properly grounded, three prong outlet in accordance
with the National Electrical Code. Do not use an
extension cord with this appliance.
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or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker.
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cooktop before operating to prevent ignition of these
materials.
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may lead to glass breakage. Do not cook on a product
with broken glass. Shock, fire, or cuts may occur.
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where an appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
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They provide the air inlets and outlets that are
necessary for the cooktop to operate properly with
correct combustion. Air openings are located around
the cooktop knobs.
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on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let pot holders touch surface burners and burner
grates. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in
place of pot holders.
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to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces include the
burners, grates, any backguard, or high shelf surface.
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could build up and the container could burst, causing
an injury.
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foodborne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
recommendations can be found at
www.IsItDoneYet.gov and www.fsis.usda.gov. Use
a food thermometer to take food temperatures and
check several locations.
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cooktop. They could damage the cooktop causing
severe injury or death.
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maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires. Turn
the ventilator OFF in case of a fire or when intentionally
"flaming" liquor or other spirits on the cooktop. The
blower if in operation, could spread the flames.