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Fire Safety
WARNING
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room.
Doing so may result in overheating the appliance. Never use the
appliance for storage.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. In the event
that personal clothing or hair catches fi re, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish fl ames.
Have an appropriate fi re extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible
and easily accessible near the appliance.
Smother fl ames from food fi res other than grease fi res with baking
soda. Never use water on cooking fi res.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: a
a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fi tting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If
the fl ames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be burned.
c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels – a violent
steam explosion will result.
d. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
- The fi re is small and contained in the area where it
started.
- The fi re department is being called.
- You can fi ght the fi re with your back to an exit.
a Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPPA.
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Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop
fi re. However, do not reach through fi re to turn it off.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
When gas burners are in operation without any cookware placed on
them, they can build up a lot of heat. A ventilation appliance installed
above the cooker may become damaged or catch fi re. Only operate
the gas burners with cookware on them.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Hot oil and fat catch fi re fast. Never leave hot oil and fat unsupervised.
Never extinguish a fi re with water. Switch off the cooking position.
Suffocate fl ames carefully with a lid, a fi re blanket or similar.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease fi lter can ignite.
Clean the grease fi lter at least every two months.
Never operate the appliance without the grease fi lter.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease fi lter can catch fi re. Never work with a
naked fl ame near the appliance (e.g. fl ambéing). Install the unit near a
heat-producing appliance for solid fuels (e.g. wood or coal) only if there
is a closed, non-detachable cover. There must be no fl ying sparks.
WARNING
RISK OF BURNS
The accessible parts get hot during operation. Never touch hot parts.
Keep children away.