Miele DA5000D Operating And Installation Instructions page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
, WARNING - TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF A COOKTOP
GREASE FIRE:
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Never leave surface units
unattended at high settings. Boil-overs
cause smoking and greasy spillovers
may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
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Always turn the hood on when
cooking at high heat.
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Clean ventilating fans frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter.
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Use proper pan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size of the
surface element.
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, WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF A
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
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SMOTHER FLAMES with a close
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray
then turn off the burner.
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out immediately,
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
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NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
You may be burned.
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DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels - a violent
steam explosion will result.
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Use a fire extinguisher
ONLY if:
– You have a class ABC extinguisher,
and you know how to operate it.
– The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started.
– The fire department is being called.
– You can fight the fire with your back
to an exit.