Cooktop Safety; Important Safety Instructions - KitchenAid KECC051H Use And Care Manual

C
ooktop Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the cooktop, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
CAUTION:
•
interest to children in cabinets above
a cooktop – Children climbing on
the cooktop to reach items could be
seriously injured.
• Proper Installation – Be sure your cook-
top is properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician.
• Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming
or Heating the Room.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children
should not be left alone or unattended
in area where cooktop is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting
or hanging garments should never
be worn while using the cooktop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not store items of
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't follow instructions.
• User Servicing – Do not repair or
replace any part of the cooktop
unless specifically recommended in
the manual. All other servicing should
be referred to a qualified technician.
• Storage on Cooktop – Flammable
materials should not be stored near
surface units.
• Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires –
Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
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