Important Safety Instructions - Thermador CEM456 Care And Use Manual

CEM Cool(top Care and Use Manual Important Safety Instructions
A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGYOUR COOKTOP
WARNING
IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY
RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF A
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths
or towels, on grease fires. A violent steam
explosion may result.
SMOTHER FLAMES from a grease fire with a
close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray.
Turn offthe electric element. BE CAREFULTO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
SMOTHER FLAMES from other types of food
fires with baiting soda. Never use water on cooldng
fires.
NEVER PICK UPA FLAMING PAN.You may
be burned.
• LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON
when flamb_ing food.
• ALWAYS HAVE A WORKING SMOKE
DETECTOR NEAR THE KITCHEN.
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USE AN EXTINGUISHER ONLY IF:
You have a Class
ABC
extinguisher and
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.
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 cool< on a cooktop in which the glass top
has broken. If the cool<top glass should break, do
not use it or attempt to clean or fix it. Cleaning
solutions and spill overs may penetrate the broken
cool<top and create a risk of electric shock.Turn
off electric circuit to the cooktop and call an
authorized service agency immediately.
WARNING
DO NOT STORE ITEMS OF INTEREST
TO CHILDREN ABOVE THE COOKTOP
OR AT THE BACK OF IT. IF CHILDREN
CLIMB ONTO THE COOKTOPTO
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
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, 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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