Bosch PGL985UC Operating Instructions - Page 6

• This appliance has been designed for the cooking of food. For safety reasons, never use the cooktop to heat a room. • When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. They heat up enough to cause burns. • Never pick up a burning pot, as this could cause burns. • Clean the cooktop with care. Avoid steam burn risks: do not use a sponge or damp cloth to clean the cooktop while hot. Some cleaning products produce harmful vapors if applied to a hot surface. Follow the instructions provided by the cleaning product manufacturer. • Never leave the cooktop unattended. Spillovers will cause smoke and grease spills that can ignite. • Do not heat food containers without opening them. An accumulation of pressure can trigger the explosion of the container. • Ensure that all the cooktop control knobs are set to off and that the cooktop is cool before using any aerosol cleaning product on or around the cooktop. In the presence of heat, the chemical products that produce the spraying action can ignite or trigger corrosion of the metal pieces. • While cooking, adjust the burner control so that the hot flame only touches the bottom of the pot or pan. Do not allow the flame to extend beyond it. • Use caution so that the currents triggered by the forced ventilation openings or fans do not blow the inflammable material toward the flames, or push them so that they extend beyond the edges of the pot or pan. • Always use cooking utensils with flat bottoms big enough to cover the burner. If smaller utensils are used, part of the flame can remain exposed and set clothing on fire. • To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of inflammable materials and unintentional spills, point the handles of the utensils inward, so that they do not hang over adjacent working areas, cooking areas or the edge of the cooktop. • When stirring or turning food, hold the handle of the pot or pan firmly, to prevent it from moving. • GREASE IS INFLAMMABLE. Let hot grease cool before handling it. Prevent the formation of grease build-up. Clean the cooktop following every use. • In order for the burners to ignite and operate properly, keep the burner ports clean. The burner ports must be cleaned follow ing a a spill or when the burner does not ignite, even if the electrical lighters click. Consult the care and maintenance section. •- Only authorized technicians can carry out the necessary service. Technicians must disconnect the electrical power supply before carrying out maintenance operations on this unit. • Install a smoke detector in or around the kitchen. • The warranty for this appliance does not cover damages caused by non-adherence to these instructions or by any non-authorized modifications. • California, Proposition 65, Danger: The burning of 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. California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation to the room when cooking with gas. • During maintenance procedures, remove power and the plug from the outlet and shut off the gas supply. In order to guarantee the electrical safety of the appliance, only authorized technicians can perform the necessary repairs. The right to make technical modifications is reserved. 6