Thermador PRD48JDSGU Use and Care Manual - Page 11

Only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware are suitable for cooking on the range STAR® burners. This type of cookware may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on low or medium heat settings according to the utensil manufacturer's directions. DO NOT heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury. GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits collect. Clean after each use. For proper lighting and performance of the STAR® burners, keep the igniter ports clean. It is necessary to clean the ports when there is a boil over or when the STAR® burner does not light even though the electronic igniters activate. See "Cleaning Recommendations" on page 81. During cooking, set the STAR® burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan. WARNING: Avoid using high flame setting with a pan larger than the grate or with one that spans more than one STAR® burner, such as a griddle, for prolonged periods of time. This can result in poor combustion that generates harmful by-products. WARNING: After a spill or boil over, turn off the STAR® burner and clean around the STAR® burner and burner ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation. Clean the range with caution. Avoid steam burns; DO NOT use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the range while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow directions provided by the cleaner manufacturer. Bakeware, such as large casserole pans, cookie sheets, etc., should NEVER be used on the cooktop. Use caution to insure that drafts like those from forced air vents or fans do not blow flammable material toward the flames or push the flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the pot. ALWAYS use pots and pans that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the STAR® burner. The use of undersized pots and pans could expose a portion of the flame and may result in ignition of clothing. DO NOT use flammable cleaners to clean the range. To minimize the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and unintentional spillage, position handles of pots and pans inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or the edge of the range's cooktop. Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement when stirring or turning food. DO NOT use pots or pans on the grill plate accessory. DO NOT use the grill plate accessory for cooking excessively fatty meats or products which promote flare-ups. Remove the optional cutting board accessory, which is stored on top of the griddle plate, before operating the griddle or any adjacent STAR® burners. Be sure all cooktop controls are turned off and the cooktop is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the cooktop. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode. When using the ovens DO NOT touch the broiler element, the interior surfaces of the ovens or the exterior area immediately surrounding the door. Interior oven surfaces become hot enough to cause burns. The heat deflector, which deflects heat away from the cooktop and the trim on the top and sides of the oven doors, will also be hot when the ovens are in use. Place oven racks in desired position while ovens are cool. If a rack must be moved while the ovens are hot, DO NOT let the potholders contact the broiler element. Use care when opening the oven doors; let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing foods. Before self-cleaning the ovens, remove the broiler pan, oven racks, temperature probe and any other utensils, and excess spillage. DO NOT clean, rub, damage, move, or remove the door gasket. It is essential for a good seal during baking. If the gasket becomes worn or excessively soiled with food particles, replace gasket to assure a tight seal. Protect the self-cleaning feature. Clean only those parts indicated in this booklet. DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings of any kind in or around the self-cleaning oven. English 7