Important Safety Instructions - Bosch NEM73UC Use And Care Manual

NEM Cooktop Use and Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR COOKTOP
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING — TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF INJURY TO
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PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF
A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
• In the event of a grease fire SMOTHER FLAMES with
a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray,
then turn off the gas burner. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
• Do not use water, including wet dishclothes or towels
on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result.
• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may be
burned.
• ALWAYS have a working SMOKE DETECTOR
near the kitchen.
• LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when
flambéing food.
• 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.
• SMOTHER FLAMES from other types of food
fires with baking soda. NEVER use water on
cooking fires.
WARNING
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact
the manufacturer.
• Before servicing unit, switch power OFF at service
panel and lock service panel to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally.
• Do not cook on a cooktop in which the glass top
has broken. If the cooktop glass should break, do
not use it or attempt to clean or fix it. Cleaning
solutions and spill overs may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Turn
off electric circuit to the cooktop and call an
authorized service agency immediately.
• Do not store items of interest to children above
the cooktop or at the back of it. If children climb
onto the cooktop to reach these items, they could
be seriously injured.
• Children and pets should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where appliances are in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of appliance.
WARNING
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DO NOT
MATERIALS
COOKTOP.
• When using the cooktop, DO NOT TOUCH THE
HOT COOKING AREA OR THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING AREA. Even though dark in color,
these areas may be hot. Areas adjacent to the
elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
Never let clothing, pot holders, or other flammable
materials come in contact with a cooking area until
it has cooled.
• For personal safety wear proper apparel. Loose
fitting garments or those with long, loose sleeves
should never be worn while cooking. Tie long hair
so that it doesn't hang loose.
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