Bosch NIT8053UC Use & Care Manual - Page 5

d IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions Installation Intended Use Cooking Safety READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all instructions before using this appliance. If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, take these precautions: Ensure your appliance is installed and grounded by a qualified technican. Know where and how to switch off power to the cooktop. Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference. This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer. Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room. 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. Do not allow aluminum foil, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry. 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 or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficent time to cool. Use only dry potholders; moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth. Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool. Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking, and greasy spillovers may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe') Do not heat or warm uunopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the conntainere to burst and cause injury. Leave the hood ventilator on when flambéing food. 5