Jarden consumer Solutions Electric and Ceran-Top Ranges - Manual (Page 4)

Surface Cooking Units:
• Glazed cooking utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
• Utensils handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface units – To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
• Use proper pan size – This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit-heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose
a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensils to burner will also improve efficiency.
• Never leave surface units unattended at high heat setting – Boil-over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite.
For Coil Surface Elements Cook-top models:
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Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place – Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
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Protective liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as
suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.
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Do not soak removable heating elements – Heating elements should never be immersed in water.
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Clean the cook top with caution – If a wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cook top, be careful to avoid
steam burns.
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To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock, always be certain that the controls for all surface units
are at the OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit.
For Ceramic Glass Cook-top models:
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Do not cook on broken cook top – If cook top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
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Never use the glass cook-top surface as a cutting area.
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Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cook-top surface when it is in use. They
may become hot and could cause burns.
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Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cook-top, even when it is not being used.
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Clean cook top with caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful
to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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Do not to leave a hot lid on the cook-top – As the cook-top cools, air can become trapped between the lid
and the cook-top and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.
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Do not cook foods directly on the cook-top surface without a pan.
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Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cook-top, they may cause it to crack.
Oven:
• Use care when opening oven door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
• Do not heat unopened food containers – Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
• Placement of oven racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.