Electrolux Gas Cooktop Use And Care Manual page 4

important Safety instructions
range have been designed, tested and listed
by an independent test laboratory for use in
combination with each other.
• Storage on Appliance=Flammable materials
should not be stored on the cooktop or near
surface units. This includes paper, plastic and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware
and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do
not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on
or near the cooktop. Flammable materials may
explode and result in fire or property damage.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone=Children
should not be left alone or unattended in the
area where appliance is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease
Fires=Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use
baking soda, a dry chemical or foam=type
extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.
Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become
too hot.
• 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, the flame or burners. Do
not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of
a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers=
Buildup of pressure may cause container
to burst and result in injury.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS/
UNIT, GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE
BURNERS/UNIT. Surface burners/unit may be
hot even though flames are not visible/unit is
dark in color. Areas near surface burners/unit
may become hot enough to cause burns. During
and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials touch these areas
until they have had sufficient time to cool.Among
these areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing
the cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel=Loose-fitting or
hanging garments should never be worn
while using the appliance. Do not let clothing
or other flammable materials contact hot
surfaces.
Know which knob controls each surface
burner.Always turn the knob to the LITE position
when igniting the burners. Visually checkthat the
burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does
not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters
should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to
accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits
in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food
under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.