Electrolux EI36DD10KS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 4

4 Important Safety Instructions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: • Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. • Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flaming food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé). • Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter. • Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*: • 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. • NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned. • DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result. • Use an extinguisher ONLY if: A. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it. B. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started. C. The fire department is being called. D. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. * Based on "Kitchen Firesafety Tips" published by NFPA. • For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. • To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/ or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit. • Clean filters and grease-laden surfaces frequently. • Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be done by a qualified technician. • Please read specification label Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCES