Thermador REF30 Care & Use Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
SAFETY FOR THE COOKTOP
• Do not touch the cooktop or the area
immediately surrounding it. Areas near
the cooktop may become hot enough to
cause burns.
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the
cooktop should break, cleaning solu-
tions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of elec-
tric shock. Contact an authorized
servicer immediately.
• 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.
• Use the proper pan size. This appliance
is equipped with elements of different
sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms
large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of a utensil
smaller than the size of the element will
expose a portion of the element to di-
rect contact with the user which could
result in burns. Proper relationship of
utensil to element will also improve
cooking efficiency.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended at
high heat settings. Boilover causes
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch fire.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line any
part of the cooktop or oven. Improper
use of these liners could result in an
electric shock or fire. Foil is an excel-
lent heat insulator and heat will be
trapped beneath it. This will upset the
cooking performance and can damage
the finish.
• Only certain types of glass, glass/ce-
ramic, ceramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
service without breaking due to the sud-
den change in temperature.
• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due
to the unintentional contact with the
utensil, the handle of a utensil should
be positioned inward. Make sure the
handle does not extend over adjacent
work areas, cooking areas or the edge
of the cooktop.
• Flat cookware will provide better sta-
bility on the cooktop and ensure the
best performance.
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