Important Safety Warnings - Siemens LC479650UC Use And Care Manual

Important Safety Warnings

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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 flambéing food
(i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accu-
mulate on blower 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, 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 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.
Smother grease fire with pan lid or baking soda.
WARNING - In case of cooktop fire, do not operate blower.
CAUTION - Grease left on filters can remelt and move into the vent.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY
TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have
questions, contact the manufacturer (800-944-2904).
2) Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel
and lock service panel. This will prevent power from being switched on
accidentally. When the service panel cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN VENTILATING USE ONLY. TO AVOID
A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS
OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS OR VAPOR.
For indoor use only.
Note: The appliance referred to throughout this manual is manufactured by BSH
Home Appliances Corporation.
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