Fisher & Paykel GC912SS User Manual page 7

Operational
Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result.
Do not store or use flammable materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of the cooktop, or any other appliance.
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Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place.
Always keep flammable wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop.
For safety reasons the burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend
beyond the edge of the cookware.
Use cookware of the appropriate size and construction for the type of cooking. Cookware must
be matched to the size of the cast iron grate.
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.
Do not stand on this gas cooktop.
Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable materials
could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot surfaces and may cause severe burns.
For safety reasons, do not store items of interest to children above or at the back of the cooktop.
Maintenance
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate near 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 technician.
Unplug the cooktop from the electrical supply and turn off the gas supply at the shut-off valve
before servicing this appliance.
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do NOT cut or
remove the grounding prong from this plug.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the cooktop.
Environmental hazards
The Governor of California is required to publish a list of substances known to the state of
California to cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.
WARNING!: Gas appliances contain or produce substances which can cause death or serious
illness and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To reduce the risk from substances in fuel or from fuel combustion, make sure
this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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