IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:• The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor ofCalifornia to publish a list of substances knownto the state to cause cancer, birth defects orother reproductive harm, and requiresbusinesses to warn customers of potentialexposure to such substances.• Gas appliances can cause minor exposureto four of these substances, namely benzene,carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,caused primarily by the incomplete combustionof natural gas or LP fuels.Properly adjusted burners, indicated by abluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimizeincomplete combustion. Exposure to thesesubstances can be minimized further byventing with an open window or using theventilation fan.• When you get your cooktop, have theinstaller show you the location of the gasshut-off valve and how to shut it off ifnecessary.• Have your cooktop installed andproperly grounded by a qualified installer,in accordance with the installation instructions.Any adjustment and service should beperformed only by qualified gas rangeinstallers or service technicians.• Plug your cooktop into a 120-voltgrounded outlet only. Do not remove theround grounding prong from the plug. If indoubt about the grounding of the homeelectrical system, it is your personalresponsibility and obligation to have anungrounded outlet replaced with a properlygrounded three-prong outlet in accordancewith the National Electrical Code. Do notuse an extension cord with this appliance.• Be sure all packing materials are removedfrom the cooktop before operating it to preventfire or smoke damage should the packingmaterial ignite.• Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjustedby a qualified service technician or installerfor the type of gas (natural or LP) which is tobe used.• 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.• Do not leave children alone or unattendedwhere a cooktop is hot or in operation.They could be seriously burned.• CAUTION: Items of interest tochildren should not be stored in cabinetsabove a cooktop—children climbing on thecooktop to reach items could be seriouslyinjured.• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wetsponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hotcooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.• Do not clean the cooktop with flammable orvolatile cleaning fluids.• Do not clean the cooktop when the applianceis in use.• Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharpinstruments, or with rings and other jewelry.• Let the burner grates and other surfaces coolbefore touching them or leaving them wherechildren can reach them.• Never use the cooktop as a cutting board.• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garmentswhile using the appliance. Be careful whenreaching for items stored in cabinets over thecooktop. Flammable material could be ignitedif brought in contact with flame or hot surfacesand may cause severe burns.• For your safety, never use your appliance forwarming or heating the room.• Do not use water on grease fires. Neverpick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner bycovering the pan completely with a well-fittinglid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fireextinguisher.Flaming grease outside a pan can be put outby covering it with baking soda or, if available,by using a multi-purpose dry chemical orfoam-type fire extinguisher.• Do not store flammable materials near thecooktop. Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity ofthis or any other appliance.4wWARNING: NEVER use thisappliance as a space heater to heat orwarm the room. Doing so may resultin carbon monoxide poisoning andoverheating of the cooktop.