Ancona AN-2125 User Manual And Installation Instructions page 6

• Do not heat unopened food containers. Buildup of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
• Stepping, leaning or sitting on this appliance can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance.
• Never use this appliance as a space heater to heat
or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating.
• Know which knob controls which surface burner. Visually
check that the burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the pot/pan.
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When cooking food,
turn the hood fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.
• Pot/pan handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface burners. To reduce the
risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the pot/pan,
the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that
it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
surface burners.
• Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smoke and greasy spillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the
appliance. Use aluminum foil only to cover food during
cooking. Improper installation of these liners may result
in risk of electric shock or fire.
• Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cooktop use.
• Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If a
burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover
will become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able
to see that the burner is on. Burns will occur if the hot
covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the
cooktop or burners because the covers may cause
overheating. Air will be blocked from the burner and
cause combustion problems.
• Always use proper flame size. Adjust flame size so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the pot/pan. The
use of undersized pots/pans will expose a portion of the
burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing. Proper relationship of pot/pan to flame will
also improve efficiency.
Important Safety Information
• Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
• Use the proper pot/pan sizes. This appliance is equipped
with surface units of different sizes. Select pots/pans
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion
of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil
to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
• Do not use stove top grills on your gas appliance. If
you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas burner, it will
cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure
to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current
standards. This can be hazardous to your health.
• Remove all packaging materials from the appliance
before operating it. These materials can ignite, causing
smoke and/or fire damage.
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