Important Safety Instructions - Magic Chef MSCTG24S User Manual

ImPORTANT SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the oven,
follow basic precautions�
• be sure the cooktop is properly installed by a qualified technician�
• DO NOT allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on cooktop�
• NEVER use this appliance to warm or heat a room� Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the cooktop�
• DO NOT leave children alone or unattended� Children SHOULD NOT be left alone or unattended in the area
where the cooktop is in use; they could be seriously burned or injured� Children SHOULD NEVER be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop; they could be seriously burned or injured�
• Wear proper apparel� Loose fitting or hanging garments SHOULD NOT be worn while utilizing the cooktop�
• DO NOT repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in the manual� All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified technician�
• DO NOT store flammable materials near the cooktop�
• DO NOT store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near the
vicinity of the cooktop or any other appliance�
• DO NOT use water on grease fires� NEVER pick up a flaming pan or pot� Turn the controls off� Smother the
flaming pan or pot by covering it completely with a fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray� Use multi-purpose
dry chemicals or foam-type fire extinguisher�
• Flaming grease outside of the pan or pot can be put out by covering it with baking soda, multi-purpose dry
chemicals or foam-type fire extinguisher�
• Use only dry pot holders� Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in steamed burns�
• DO NOT heat un-opened food containers on the surface burners� Pressure could build up and the container
can burst, causing injury�
• NEVER leave jars of fat drippings on or near your cooktop�
• DO NOT let cooking grease deposits accumulate in or near the cooktop, as this may cause a grease fire�
• In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes, open a window or door� Wait at least 5 minutes before
using cooktop�
• DO NOT use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop�
• If the cooktop is near a windows, be certain that the curtains or window covering are away from the
cooktop burners�
• ALWAYS have a working smoke detector near the kitchen�
• DO NOT allow pans to dry boil�
• When the cooktop is in use DO NOT touch the burner grates, burner or surrounding areas as they may be
hot and cause serious burns�
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