Thermador VTN420B - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING -
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE.
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
flambeing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambee’).
c) Clean ventilating fans
frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on
fan or filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always
use cookware appropriate for
the size of the surface element.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS,
IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING
:
a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a
close-fitting lid, cookie sheet,
or other metal tray, then turn
off the gas burner or the electric
element. 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 may
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.