Thermador Pro Grand PRD364WDGU/C Use And Care Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Glazed cooking utensils – Only certain types of glass,
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glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for range-top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
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extend over adjacent surface units – To reduce the
risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is
turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent sur-
face units.
▶ Clean the cooktop with caution – If a wet sponge or
cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can pro-
duce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
▶ Do not soak removable heating elements – Heating
elements should never be immersed in water.
WARNING
DEEP FAT FRYERS
▶ Use extreme caution when moving a grease kettle or
disposing of hot grease.
WARNING
OVENS
Use care when opening door – Let hot air or steam
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escape before removing or replacing food.
▶ Do not heat unopened food containers – Build-up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result in
injury.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
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Placement of oven racks – Always place oven racks
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in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be
moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact
the hot heating element in oven.
WARNING
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
▶ Do not clean the door gasket – The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage, or move the gasket.
▶ Do not use a protective coating to line the oven and do
not use a commercial oven cleaner unless certified for
use in a self-cleaning oven.
▶ Clean only parts listed in manual.
Do not leave food or cooking utensils, etc., in an oven
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during the pyrolytic self-cleaning mode of operation.
Please note that some pets or humans can be sensitive
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to the odors created during the self-cleaning process
whether it is a manufacturing residue burn off or food. It
is recommended that those potentially affected be re-
moved from the kitchen area during the self-clean
process.
WARNING
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing,
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potholders, or other flammable materials contact sur-
face units or areas near units until they have had suffi-
cient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop
and areas facing the cooktop.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR
SURFACES OF OVEN - Heating elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an
oven become hot enough to cause burns.
▶ During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing,
potholders, or other flammable materials contact heat-
ing elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have
had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appli-
ance may become hot enough to cause burns. Among
these surfaces are oven vent openings, surfaces near
these openings and oven doors.
WARNING
VENTILATING HOODS
Clean ventilating hoods frequently – Grease should not
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be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
This appliance should not be installed with a ventilation
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system that directs air in a downward direction toward
the appliance. This type of ventilation system may
cause ignition and combustion problems with the appli-
ance resulting in personal injury, property damage, or
unintended operation. Ventilating systems that direct
the air upwards do not have any restriction.
An air curtain or other overhead range hood, which op-
erates by blowing a downward airflow onto a range,
shall not be used in conjunction with a gas range un-
less the hood and range have been designed and
tested in accordance with the Standard for Domestic
Gas Ranges, ANSI Z21.1 • CSA 1.1, and listed by an
independent testing laboratory for combination use.
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