3SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, followbasic precautions, including the following: WARNING: NEVER use this appliance as a spaceheater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result incarbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop. CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children incabinets above the cooktop – children climbing on thecooktop to reach items could be seriously injured. Proper Installation – The cooktop, when installed, must beelectrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, inthe absence of local codes, with theNational ElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA70 or the Canadian Electrical Code,Part 1. Be sure the cooktop is properly installed andgrounded by a qualified technician. This cooktop is equipped with a three-prong groundingplug for your protection against shock hazard and shouldbe plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Donot cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing thecooktop. Injuries may result from the misuse of the cooktop such asstepping, leaning, or sitting on the top surface. Maintenance – Keep cooktop area clear and free fromcombustible materials, gasoline, and other flammablevapors and liquids. Storage on the cooktop – Flammable materials should notbe stored on or near surface units. Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does notextend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or otherreproductive harm.WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire orexplosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of thisor any other appliance.– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch.• Do not use any phone in your building.• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier'sinstructions.• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency orthe gas supplier.WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.For more information, contact your gas supplier.If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.