Kenmore 4121 Use and Care Guide - Page 4

important Safety instructions mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR USmNG YOUR COOKTOP o Know which touch pad controls each sucface unit. , Clean the appliance regularly to keep atl parts free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease fluters shouid be kept dean, Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning. Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency. o Utensil Handtes Shoutd Be Turned Inward fcorn Edges of Cooktop and Shoutd Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil. Gtazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top sen'ice without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use. Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above your cooking surface should be cleaned frequently, so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter. Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt, Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched, Damage may also be done to the appliance. FOR COOKTOPS WITH COraL ELEMENTS ONLY o Do Not Immerse or Soak RernovabJe Surface Heating Elernents. Surface heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal operation. o Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowts Are in Ptace. Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage. o Never Leave Suri'ace Units Unattended at High Heat Settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt. Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit. mMPORTANT SAFETY NOTmCE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other productive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances, 4