Hotpoint RGB540SEP Owners Manual - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORIV/AT/ON. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. IA WARNING JKEEPFLAMMABLEMATERIALSAWAY FROMTHE RANGE Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Avoid storing commonly used items in cabinetes above the range and be careful when reaching over the range. Clothing in close proximity to burners or hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns. Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range. Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite. Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. IAWARNINGI IN THE EVENTOF A FIRE,TAKETHE FOLLOWINGSTEPS TO PREVENTINJURYAND FIRESPREADING: Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. If there is a fire in the oven during baking, turn the oven off and keep the door closed until the fire goes out. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher. iiiil}Iif there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in severe burns. WARNINGl COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never leave the surface burners unattended at medium or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding cabinets. To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby burners. _:: Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil temperature. To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice. ::: Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware that is matched to the size of the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan. Excessive flame may be hazardous. Always use the LITE position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited. When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is suitable for cooktop service;others may break because of sudden change in temperature. When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the fan on. Do not use a wok with a round metal support ring. the ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting in a carbon monoxide hazard. iiiiiilDo not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire. iiiiiiWili_hen disabling Gas/Control Lockout (on some models), make sure the surface controls are set to the OFF position. This will prevent unintended gas flow from the burners. iiiil}Di o not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning, overheating of the cooktop surfaces, or a potential fire hazard. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS