Whirlpool SC8720EDB Owners Manual - Page 5

COOKTOP SAFETY Care and cleaning • Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. • Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whirlpool service company or Qualified Agency. • Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shut-off valve near the cooktop before servicing the cooktop. Additional safety precautions • Avoid pans that are unstable and easily tipped. In choosing pans, look for easilygrasped handles that will stay cool. Pans that are too heavy when filled with food can also be a hazard. If pan handles twist and cannot be tightened, discard the pan. • Keep all controls "OFF" when cooktop is not in use. • Keep vent ducts unobstructed. • If the cooktop is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burners creating a FIRE HAZARD. • Do not use cookware on the grill section of this appliance. • Always allow hot pans to cool in a safe place out of the reach of small children. • Clean only parts listed in this manual and use procedures recommended. • Flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware, this instruction is based on safety considerations. • This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in this manual. Do not use eyelid covers for the surface burners or stovetop grills. The use of devices or accessories that are not expressly recommended in this manual can create serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the life of the components of the appliance. - READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 5