Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires. Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air vents do not push the flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the pan. Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A 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 dishcloths or towels – a violent steam explosion will result. d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if: . You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already 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. Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire to turn it off. Gas Safety To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not block appliance air vents. Have the installer show you where the gas shut-off valve is located. For proper burner performance, keep igniters clean and dr y. If a burner goes out and gas escapes, open windows and doors. Wait until gas dissipates before using the appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: Burning gas cooking fuel generates some by- products which are on the list of substances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation. 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING All igniters spark when any single burner is turned on. Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use. If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. If the connections are not perfectly tight, you can have a small leak and, therefore, a faint smell. Finding a gas leak is not a “doit- yourself” procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the burner control in the ON position and this must be done by a qualified service technician. See Warning, page 1. WARNING To prevent flare-ups all grates must be properly positioned on the cooktop whenever the cooktop is in use. Each of the feet must be placed into the corresponding dimples in the cooktop. Do not use a grate if the rubber feet are missing or damaged. Keep the ignitor ports clean for proper lighting performance of the burners. It is necessary to clean these when there is a boilover or when the burner does not light even thought the electronic ignitors click. WARNING To prevent flare- ups do not use the cooktop without all burner caps and all burner grates properly positioned. WARNING Do not clean or touch any of the burners when an extra low burner ( if equipped) is in use. When the extra low burner automatically reignites the ignitor at the burner will spark. WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating the appliance. Never use the appliance for storage. WARNING NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard. Burn Prevention DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. WARNING Risk of burns Only close the appliance cover once the appliance has cooled down. Never turn on the appliance with the appliance cover closed. Don't set down food on appliance cover or use it for keeping food warm. Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food ( i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe) . Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when necessary. To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns and injury. Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool. Secure all ...