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@Use only d
or damp po holders on hot sur-
r
potholders. Moist
faces may result in bums from
steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or bul
ky
cloth for
a potholder. It could ca ch on
fire.
@Keep range vents unobstructed.
l
Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause bums
and container particles could
cause Injury.
l
Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using
the cooktop
@Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be
exposed and may result in the
i
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niting of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
@Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
range. Only certain types of
glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
eNever leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tin s. A boilover could result
8
an cause smokin and
gr;rty
spillovers t 1 at may
.
l Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s,
9 and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When using
the oven
@Always position oven rack(s)
in desired location while oven
is cool. If a rack must be
removed while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
@Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.
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