Important Safety Instructions - Siemens ET4955UC Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
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WARNING — TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF INJURY TO 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
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.
DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS ON
OR NEAR THE 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, potholders,
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.
• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp pot holders on
hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth in place of potholders. Do
not let potholders touch hot cooking areas.
• This appliance is equipped with one or more surface
units of different sizes. Always use utensils that have
flat bottoms and that are large enough to cover the
whole cooking area. The use of a utensil smaller than
the size of the cooking area will expose a portion of
the heated area to direct contact with the user which
could result in burns. Proper relationship of utensil to
burner will also improve efficiency.
• Turn handles of utensils inward so that they do not
extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or
the edge of the cooktop. This will help prevent hot
food spills, risk of burns and ignition of flammable
materials, and preventing access by children.
• The cooktop is for cooking. Never use it to warm or
heat a room.
• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified servicer in accordance with
the Installation Instructions provided with the cooktop.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified
servicer.
• Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the
type and amount of food being prepared.
• Do not place any hot cookware on the control panel
area.
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