Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire orexplosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Use this appliance only for its intendeduse as described in this manual. Do not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your cooktop unless it is specificallyrecommended in this manual. All otherservicing should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician. Be sure your appliance is properlyinstalled and grounded by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance with theprovided Installation Instructions. Have the installer show you the locationof the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it foreasy reference. Before performing any service,DISCONNECT THE COOKTOP POWERSUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLDDISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVINGTHE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THECIRCUIT BREAKER. Do not leave children alone—childrenshould not be left alone or unattended inan area where an appliance is in use. Theyshould never be allowed to sit or stand onany part of the appliance. Do not allow anyone to climb, stand orhang on the cooktop. CAUTION: Items of interest tochildren should not be stored in cabinetsabove a cooktop—children climbing onthe cooktop to reach items could beseriously injured. Never wear loose-fitting or hanginggarments while using the appliance. Becareful when reaching for items stored incabinets over the cooktop. Flammablematerial could be ignited if brought incontact with hot surface units and maycause severe burns. Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and other linens a safe distancefrom your cooktop. Always keep wooden and plastic utensilsand canned food a safe distance away fromyour cooktop.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS2