49-80801 5How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging TapeCarefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping filmwith your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliancesurface. Do not use any sharp items to remove the film.Remove all of the film before using the appliance for thefirst time.To assure no damage is done to the finish of theproduct, the safest way to remove the adhesive frompackaging tape on new appliances is an application ofa household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with asoft cloth and allow to soak.NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. Itcannot be removed if it is baked on.WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSŶ 1HYHUOHDYHWKHVXUIDFHEXUQHUVXQDWWHQGHGDWmedium or high heat settings. Foods, especially oilyfoods, may ignite resulting in fire that could spreadto surrounding cabinets.Ŷ 1HYHUOHDYHRLOXQDWWHQGHGZKLOHIU\LQJ,IDOORZHGto heat beyond its smoking point, oil may igniteresulting in fire that may spread to surroundingFDELQHWV8VHDGHHSIDWWKHUPRPHWHUZKHQHYHUpossible to monitor oil temperature.Ŷ 7RDYRLGRLOVSLOORYHUDQGILUHXVHWKHPLQLPXPamount of oil when using a shallow pan-frying andavoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amountsof ice.Ŷ 8VHSURSHUSDQVL]HDQGDYRLGSDQVWKDWDUHunstable or easily tipped. Select cookware that isPDWFKHGWRWKHVL]HRIWKHEXUQHU%XUQHUIODPHVshould be adjusted so that they do not extendbeyond the bottom of the pan. Excessive flame maybe hazardous.Ŷ $OZD\VXVHWKH/,7(SRVLWLRQZKHQLJQLWLQJWKHWRSburners and make sure the burners have ignited.Ŷ :KHQXVLQJJODVVFHUDPLFFRRNZDUHPDNHVXUHLWis suitable for cooktop service; others may breakbecause of sudden change in temperature.Ŷ 7RPLQLPL]HWKHSRVVLELOLW\RIEXUQVLJQLWLRQRIflammable materials and spillage, the handle of acontainer should be turned toward the center of thecooktop without extending over nearby burners.Ŷ 'RQRWXVHDZRNZLWKDURXQGPHWDOVXSSRUWULQJThe ring may trap heat and block air to the burnerresulting in a carbon monoxide hazard.Ŷ 'RQRWDWWHPSWWROLIWWKHFRRNWRS'RLQJVRPD\damage the gas tubing to the surface burnersresulting in a gas leak and risk of fire.Ŷ :KHQGLVDEOLQJJDVORFNRXW RQVRPHPRGHOV make sure the surface controls are set to the OFFposition. This will prevent unintended gas flow fromthe burners.Ŷ 'RQRWXVHDOXPLQXPIRLOWRFRYHUWKHJUDWHVRUline any part of the cooktop. Doing so may resultin carbon monoxide poisoning, overheating of thecooktop surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGSWARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,birth defects or other reproductive harm.Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including benzene, carbonmonoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by incomplete combustion of natural gas or propane fuels.Exposure to these substances can be minimized by opening a window or using a ventilation fan or hood.READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCESAFETY INFORMATION