Magic Chef MCSCTG24S User Guide - Page 5

Important Safety Instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the oven, follow basic precautions. • Be sure the cooktop is properly installed by a qualified technician. • DO NOT allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on cooktop. • NEVER use this appliance to warm or heat a room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop. • DO NOT leave children alone or unattended. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop is in use; they could be seriously burned or injured. Children should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop; they could be seriously burned or injured. • Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging garments should NOT be worn while utilizing the cooktop. • DO NOT repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. • DO NOT store flammable materials near the cooktop. • DO NOT store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near the vicinity of the cooktop or any other appliance. • DO NOT use water on grease fires. NEVER pick up a flaming pan or pot. Turn the controls off. Smother the flaming pan or pot by covering it completely with a fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use multi-purpose dry chemicals or foam-type fire extinguisher. • Flaming grease outside of the pan or pot can be put out by covering it with baking soda, multi-purpose dry chemicals or foam-type fire extinguisher. • Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in steamed burns. • DO NOT heat un-opened food containers on the surface burners. Pressure could build up and the container can burst, causing injury. • NEVER leave jars of fat drippings on or near your cooktop. • DO NOT let cooking grease deposits accumulate in or near the cooktop, as this may cause a grease fire. • In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes, open a window or door. Wait at least 5 minutes before using cooktop. • DO NOT use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop. • If the cooktop is near a windows, be certain that the curtains or window covering are away from the cooktop burners. • Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. • DO NOT allow pans to dry boil. • When the cooktop is in use DO NOT touch the burner grates, burner or surrounding areas as they may be hot and cause serious burns. 5