Thermador PRG304GH Use And Care Manual page 9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER
GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA.
Areas adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to
cause burns.
Never leave the range unattended when using high flame
settings. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite. Also, if the burner flames and igniter are
smothered with spillage, unburned gas will escape into the
room. See "WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS" on page 1
regarding gas leaks.
Only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware are
suitable for cooking on the range burners. This type of
cookware may break with sudden temperature changes.
Use only on low or medium heat settings according to the
utensil manufacturer's directions.
For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting
garments or hanging sleeves should never be worn while
using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly
flammable and should not be worn while cooking.
WARNING:
The appliance is for cooking. Based on safety
considerations, never use the oven or cooktop to warm
or heat a room. Also, such use can damage the cooktop
or oven parts.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN
THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet,
or other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner or the
electric element. Be careful to prevent burns. If the
flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call
the fire department.
• Never pick up a flaming pan — you may be burned.
• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or
towels — a violent steam explosion will result.
• Use an extinguisher only if:
• You know you have a class ABC extinguisher
and you already 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.
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WARNING:
WARNING — RANGE TIPPING HAZARD:
• All ranges can tip and injury can result. To prevent
accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the floor,
wall, or cabinet by installing the Anti-Tip Device
supplied.
• A risk of tip-over may exist if the appliance is not
installed in accordance with these instructions.
• If the range is pulled away from the wall for cleaning,
service, or any other reason, ensure that the Anti-Tip
Device is properly reengaged when the range is
pushed back against the wall. In the event of
abnormal usage (such as a person standing, sitting,
or leaning on an open door), failure to take this
precaution can result in tipping of the range.
Personal injury might result from spilled hot liquids or
from the range itself.
WARNING:
NEVER cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.
DO NOT heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up
of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame
heats only the bottom of the pan and does not extend
beyond the bottom of the pan.
Avoid using high flame setting with a pan larger than the
grate or with one that spans more than one burner, such as
a griddle, for prolonged periods of time. This can result in
poor combustion that generates harmful by-products.
Use caution to insure that drafts like those from forced air
vents or fans do not blow flammable material toward the
flames or push the flames so that they extend beyond the
edges of the pot.
Always use pots and pans that have flat bottoms large
enough to cover the burner. The use of undersized pots
and pans could expose a portion of the flame and may
result in ignition of clothing.
DO NOT use pots or pans on the grill plate accessory.
Bakeware, such as large casserole pans, cookie sheets,
etc., should never be used on the cooktop.