Siemens HE2224 U Use And Care Manual page 7

Proper Installation and
Maintenance
• Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent
spills and movement of the pan.
• Use Proper Pan Size. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion
of the heating element or burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the sur-
face heating unit. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of
different size. Proper relationship of cookware to heating element or burner
will also improve efficiency.
• Cookware not approved for use with glass ceramic cooktops may break with
sudden temperature changes. Use only pans that are appropriate for glass
ceramic cooktops (only certain types of glass, heatproof glass, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable). See "Cookware Selection
Guide" on page 19 for further details.
• Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adja-
cent work areas, burners, or the edge of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of
fires, spills and burns.
CAUTION:
Plastic containers or plastic wrap can melt if in direct contact with the drawer or a
hot utensil. If it melts onto the drawer, it may not be removable.
WARNING:
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and
reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. When using kitchen
appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including those in the fol-
lowing pages.
• Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it
for easy reference.
• This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified techni-
cian. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instruc-
tions for details.
• All ranges can tip. Injury to persons could result. Install anti-tip device pack-
aged with range. Verify that the anti-tip devices are engaged. See installation
instructions.
• This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not
approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions, con-
tact the manufacturer.
• Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood prod-
ucts in or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating
or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will
damage the appliance and could result in injury.
• Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may cre-
ate a risk of electric shock.
• Do not obstruct oven vents.
Safety
Figure 1: Tipping Precautions
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