Gas safety – Bosch BOSCH GAS RANGE User Manual
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Safety
English 2
a) 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.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food
(i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe').
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accu-
mulate on fan or filter.
d) d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of
the surface element.
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In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immedi-
ately to extinguish flames.
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Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda.
Never use water on cooking fires.
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Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air vents do not push the
flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the pan.
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WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW-
ING:
a) 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.
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:
1) You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3) The fire department is being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
5) Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible
and easily accessible near the oven.
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Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop
fire. However, do not reach through fire to turn it off.
Gas Safety
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Have the installer show you where the gas shut-off valve is located.
WARNING:
If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flamma-
ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch.
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Do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
authorized service agency or the gas supplier.