Siemens 5551 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

• Always use cooking utensils with flat
bottoms big enough to cover the burner. If
smaller utensils are used, part of the flame can
remain exposed and set clothing on fire.
• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
inflammable materials and unintentional spills,
point the handles of the utensils inward, so
that they do not hang over adjacent working areas,
cooking areas or the edge of the cooktop.
• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by rea-
ching over heated surface units, cabinet storage
space located above the surface units should be
avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the
risk can be reduced by installing a hood that pro-
jects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond
the bottom of the cabinet.
• When stirring or turning food, hold the
handle of the pot or pan firmly, to prevent it from
moving.
• GREASE IS INFLAMMABLE. Let hot grease
cool before handling it. Prevent the formation of
grease build-up. Clean the cooktop following
every use.
• In order for the burners to ignite and operate
properly, keep the burner ports clean.
The burner ports must be cleaned follow ing a
a spill or when the burner does not ignite, even
if the electrical lighters click.
Consult the care and maintenance section.
• Never pick up a burning pot, as this could
cause burns.
• Clean the cooktop with care. Avoid steam
burn risks: do not use a sponge or damp cloth
to clean the cooktop while hot. Some cleaning
products produce harmful vapors if applied to a
hot surface. Follow the instructions provided by
the cleaning product manufacturer .
• Ensure that all the cooktop control
knobs are set to off and that the cooktop is
cool before using any aerosol cleaning product
on or around the cooktop. In the presence of
heat, the chemical products that produce the
spraying action can ignite or trigger corrosion of
the metal pieces.
• Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges.
Use caution when reaching behind or under
appliance.
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Only authorized technicians can carry out
the necessary service. Technicians must
disconnect the electrical power supply before
carrying out maintenance operations on this unit.
• Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance. For example, do not remove leve-
ling legs, panels, wire covers or anti-tip
brackets/screws.
• Install a smoke detector in or around the
kitchen.
• Install a gas shutoff valve near the appliance.
It must be easily accessible in an emergency.
• The warranty for this appliance does not
cover damages caused by non-adherence to
these instructions or by any non-authorized
modifications.
• California, Proposition 65, Danger : The burning
of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products,
which are on the list of substances which are
known by the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm. California law requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential exposure
to such substances.
se substances, always operate this unit accor-
ding to the instructions contained in this booklet
and provide good ventilation to the room when
cooking with gas.
• During maintenance procedures, remove
power and the plug from the outlet and shut
off the gas supply.
In order to guarantee the electrical safety of the
appliance, only authorized technicians can perform
the necessary repairs.
The right to make technical modifications is
reserved.
To minimize exposure to the-