Thermador CVS45R - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using the Appliance.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF
A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
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, EVACU-
ATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You
may be burned.
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish
cloths or towels. A violent 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.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boil-overs 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 cooking flaming foods.
C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware ap-
propriate for the size of the surface element.