Important Safety Instructions - KitchenAid W10849069A Use And Care Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
WARNING:
NEVER use this appliance as a space
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heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.
CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children in
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cabinets above the cooktop – children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
Proper Installation – The cooktop, when installed, must be
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electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA70 or the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1 . Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This cooktop is equipped with a three-prong grounding
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plug for your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the
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cooktop.
Injuries may result from the misuse of the cooktop such as
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stepping, leaning, or sitting on the top surface.
Maintenance – Keep cooktop area clear and free from
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combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Storage on the cooktop – Flammable materials should not
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be stored on or near surface units.
Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not
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extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.