IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.A WARNING!• Do not store flammable materials nearthe cooktop.• Keep hood and grease filters dean tomaintain good venting and to avoidgrease fires.• When preparing flaming foods under thevent hood, tom the fan on.• Do not let cooking grease or otherflammable materials accumulate onthe cooktop.• Do not touch surface units. These surfacesmay be hot enough to burn even thoughthey are dark in color. During and afteruse, do not touch, or let clothing or otherflammable materials contact surface unitsor areas nearby surface units; allowsufficient time for cooling first.Potentially hot surfaces include thecooktop and areas facing the cooktop.• To minimize the possibility of burns,ignition of flarnmable materials andspillage, the handle of a containershould be turned toward the centerof the cooktop without extending overany nearby surface units.• Always turn the surface units to OFFbeforeremoving cookware.• To avoid the possibility of a burn or electIicshock, always be certain that the controlsfor all surface units are at the OBr positionand all surface units are cool beforeattempting to lift or remove the unit.• Do not immerse or soak the removablesurface units. Do not put them in adishwasher.• Clean the cooktop with caution. Irawet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spillson a hot surface, be careful to avoidsteam burns.• Do not store or use combustible materials,gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or anyappliance.• Clean only parts listed in this Owner'sManual.• Do not leave paper products, cookingutensils or food on the cooktop whennot in use.• Keep cooktop clean and flee ofaccumulation of grease or spilloverswhich may ignite.• Never heat unopened food containers.Pressure buildup may make containerburst and cause injury.• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippingson or near your cooktop.• Never use your appliance for warming orheating the room.%1 j_,COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...f _l_ Cookmootandpoultry thoroughly_meat to at leastan INTERNALtemperatoreof 160°Fandpoul_yto at least an INTERNALtemperatoreof 180°F.Cookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainstfoodbomeillness.4