Safety Instructions - Bosch DHD3614UC Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce the risk of a
range top grease fire:
a) Never leave surface units unattended at
high settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium
settings.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at
high or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn
Beef Flambé).
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on
fan or filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size of the
surface element.
e) Do not place any objets on the snorkel.
They could fall down when the snorkel is
raised.
Caution: Grease left on filters can remelt
and move into the vent.
When children become old enough to
use the appliance, it is the legal
responsibility of the parents or legal
guardians to ensure that they are
instructed in safe practices by qualified
persons.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of in-
jury to persons in the event of a cooktop
grease fire, observe the following:
a) Smother flames with a close-fitting lid,
cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off
the burner. Be careful to prevent burns. If
the flames do not go out immediately,
Evacuate and call the fire department.
b) Never pick up a flaming pan.
You may be burned.
c) Do not use water, including wet dish
cloths or towels. A violent steam
explosion will result.
d) Use an extinguisher only if:
1) You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started.
3) The fire department is being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back
to an exit.
WARNING: Whenever possible, do
not operate blower during a cooktop fire.
However, do not reach through fire to turn
off blower.
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