Thermador PRD48JDSGU Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Smother flames from food fires, other than grease fires, with baking soda. NEVER use water on cooking fires. Whenever possible, DO NOT operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire. However, DO NOT reach through fire to turn it off. WARNING: 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 other metal tray, then turn off the gas STAR® burner or the electric element. 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 dish cloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result. • Use an extinguisher only if: • You know you have a class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it. • The fire is small and contained in the area where it started. • The fire department is being called. • You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. NEVER let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact with or too close to any infrared burner, top burner, or burner grate until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury. Use only dry potholders; moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. DO NOT use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of potholders. DO NOT let potholders touch hot elements, hot burners, or burner grates. For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should NEVER be worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking. DO NOT use aluminum foil to line any part of the ovens or range. Use of a foil liner could result in a shock or fire hazard, or the obstruction of the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and heat will be trapped beneath it. This will upset the cooking performance and can damage the finish of the ovens or the range. WARNING: NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the ovens. WARNING - RANGE TIPPING HAZARD: • All ranges can tip and injury can result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the floor, wall, or cabinet by installing the Anti-Tip Device supplied. • A risk of tip-over may exist if the appliance is not installed in accordance with these instructions. • If the range is pulled away from the wall for cleaning, service, or any other reason, ensure that the Anti-Tip Device is properly reengaged when the range is pushed back against the wall. In the event of abnormal usage (such as a person standing, sitting, or leaning on an open door), failure to take this precaution can result in tipping of the range. Personal injury might result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself. WARNING: NEVER cover any slots, holes, or passages in the ovens bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the ovens. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard. WARNING: The appliance is for cooking. Based on safety considerations, NEVER use the ovens or cooktop to warm or heat a room. Also, such use can damage the cooktop or oven parts. When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. Areas adjacent to the STAR® burners may become hot enough to cause burns. NEVER leave the range unattended when using high flame settings. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Also, if the STAR® burner flames and igniter are smothered with spillage, unburned gas will escape into the room. See page 3 regarding gas leaks. English 6