GE PGP953DETWW - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE COOKTOP
■ Do not store or use flammable materials near the
cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens,
wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids.
■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. Avoid storing commonly used
items in cabinets above the range and be careful when
reaching over the range. Clothing in close proximity to
burners or hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the cooktop. Grease on the
cooktop may ignite.
■ Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
A WARNING
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IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS
____________ TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING:__________
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a
flaming pan. Turn the controls o1^. Smother a flaming
pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely
with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. If
necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher.
A WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at medium
or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may
ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding
cabinets.
■ Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to
heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting
in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a
deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.
■ To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of
oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen
foods with excessive amounts of ice.
■ Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable
or easily tipped. Select cookware that is matched to the
size of the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so
that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
Excessive flame may be hazardous.
■ Always use the LITE position when igniting the burners
and make sure the burners have ignited.
■ When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is
suitable for cooktop service; others may break because
of sudden change in temperature.
■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of the
range without extending over nearby burners.
■ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the
fan on.
■ Do not use a wok with a round metal support ring, the
ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting
in a carbon monoxide hazard.
■ Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may
damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting
in a gas leak and risk of fire.
■ When disabling Control Lockout, make sure the surface
controls are set to the OFF position. This will prevent
unintended gas flow from the burners.
■ Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line
any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning, overheating of the cooktop
surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS