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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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3. FLAMMABLE MATERIALS should not
6. CAUTION: Do not
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store colorful items _""
be stored near the cooking surface.
or items of interest
to children in
4. BE SURE ALL APPLIANCE PARTS
cabinets above
ARE COOL BEFORE TOUCHING OR
your cooking
CLEANING THEM.
appliance or on top
5. Never leave a cooking operation
of it. Children
unattended when using a high heat
climbing to reach
setting. Boilovers cause smoking
such items can be
and greasy spillovers MAY IGNITE.
seriously injured.
7. INITIAL OVEN USE -- PLEASE
6. Use DRY sturdy pot holders. DAMP
NOTE: Since a new appliance has
POT HOLDERS MAY CAUSE
not been exposed to the full heat of
BURNS FROM STEAM. Dish towels
normal cooking use, some "burning-
or other substitutes are not
in" odor will be noticed during initial
recommended for they may trail
oven operation. This odor is normal
across open flame and ignite or get
and will disappear in the first few
caught on range parts.
hours of oven use at 350°F or
higher oven temperature setting.
7. HOT GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Avoid
letting grease deposits collect
SURFACE COOKING SAFETY
around appliance, hood or in vent
PRECAUTIONS AND HINTS
fan. Do not leave can of drippings
1. To eliminate the hazard of reaching
around range. Let quantities of hot
over surface burners, cabinet
fat, used for deep fat frying, cool
storage space should not be
before attempting to move or handle.
provided over appliance.
In the event of a grease fire, do not
TEMPERATURES IN STORAGE AREA
attempt to move pan. Turn surface
ABOVE THE RANGE MAY BE UNSAFE
burner off and cover pan to
FOR STORAGE OF SOME TYPES OF
extinguish flame. DO NOT DOUSE
MATERIALS SUCH ASVOLATILE
FLAME WITH WATER. Use a dry
LIQUIDS OR AEROSOL SPRAYS.
chemical type fire extinguisher, if
If cabinet storage is to be provided,
available, or sprinkle heavily with
reduce the hazard by installing a range
baking soda.
hood under the cabinet. The hood
8. A cooking utensiJ should be in place
should project a minimum of six inches
whenever a surface burner is turned
beyond the bottom of the cabinet,
on. The utensil will absorb heat and
2. Use caution when wearing garments
prevent possible damage to the
made of flammable material to AVOID
grate and surface burner. The
CLOTHING FIRES. Loose fitting or
utensil wilJ also serve as a shield
hanging apparel should never be worn
from the burner in case any
while using the range. Clothes may
combustible materials are nearby.
ignite or may catch utensil handles.
SIZE OF COOKING UTENSIL:
FLAME SIZE SHOULD BE
ADJUSTED SO IT DOES NOT
EXTEND BEYOND THE EDGE OF
THE COOKING UTENSIL FOR
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YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND TO
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PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO
CABINETS ABOVE RANGE.
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