IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE:
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Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium
settings.
•
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat
	
or	when	cooking	flambéing	food	(i.e.	Crepes	Suzette,		
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe).
•
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should
	
not	be	allowed	to	accumulate	on	fan	or	filter.
•
Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
Electrical Connection
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Parts inside the appliance can have sharp edges.
The connection cable can be damaged. Do not
bend or pinch connection cables during installation.
Before connecting the appliance, check the household
electrical	supply.	Ensure	sufficient	fuse	protection	of	the	
household electrical supply. The voltage and frequency of
the appliance must match the electrical installation (see
rating plate).
The appliance complies with protection class 1 and must
only be operated in conjunction with a protective conduc-
tor terminal.
An all-pole isolating switch with at least a 3 mm contact
gap	must	be	fitted	in	the	installation.	This	must	remain
accessible after installation.
Only	a	qualified	electrician	who	takes	the	appropriate
regulations into account may lay or replace the
connecting cable. Follow all standards, regulations and laws.
Ensure that the electrical connection meets the require-
ments of the latest version of all applicable standards,
regulations and laws in the appropriate country, especially
the following standards:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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SMOTHER	FLAMES	with	a	close	fitting	lid,	cookie
sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
	
CAREFUL	TO	PREVENT	BURNS.	If	the	flames	do	not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
•
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may get
burned.
•
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
•
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
a) You know you have a class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
b) The	fire	is	small	and	contained	in	the	area	where			
it started.
c) The	fire	department	is	being	called.
d) You	can	fight	the	fire	with	your	back	to	an	exit.
Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA.
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National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No.0-M91**.
Have	a	qualified	electrical	technician	check	the	grounding	
of the appliance.
Do not ground with a gas line.
No fuse protection in the neutral or grounding circuit.
Keep these installation instructions. Only connect the
appliance with a copper conductor. If possible, connect
the appliance to a metal cable guide directly to the fuse
box.
Ensure that the wire diameter meets the requirements of
the latest version of all applicable standards and laws in
the appropriate country, especially the following
standards: National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70*, or
CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part
1 and C22.2 No.0-M91**.
Put a protecting hose that is listed in the U.L. or C.S.A. on
both ends of the connecting cable, that is, on the
appliance and on the fuse box.
For copies of the standards listed, contact:
* National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
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