Siemens 5551 - Manual (Page 10)

• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
inflammable materials and unintentional spills,
point the handles of the utensils inward, so
that they do not hang over adjacent working areas,
handle of the pot or pan firmly, to prevent it from
moving.
cool before handling it. Prevent the formation of
every use.
• In order for the burners to ignite and operate
Consult the care and maintenance section.
• Never pick up a burning pot, as this could
cause burns.
products produce harmful vapors if applied to a
hot surface. Follow the instructions provided by
the cleaning product manufacturer.
cool before using any aerosol cleaning product
heat, the chemical products that produce the
disconnect the electrical power supply before
carrying out maintenance operations on this unit.
kitchen.
cover damages caused by non-adherence to
modifications.
grease build-up. Clean the cooktop following
• Clean the cooktop with care. Avoid steam
• Ensure that all the cooktop control
knobs are set to off and that the cooktop is
on or around the cooktop. In the presence of
• Install a smoke detector in or around the
• The warranty for this appliance does not
• GREASE IS INFLAMMABLE. Let hot grease
the metal pieces.
•
these instructions or by any non-authorized
cooking areas or the edge of the cooktop.
the necessary service. Technicians must
Only authorized technicians can carry out
spraying action can ignite or trigger corrosion of
to clean the cooktop while hot. Some cleaning
burn risks: do not use a sponge or damp cloth
• When stirring or turning food, hold the
properly, keep the burner ports clean.
The burner ports must be cleaned follow ing a
a spill or when the burner does not ignite, even
if the electrical lighters click.
• Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges.
Use caution when reaching behind or under
appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance. For example, do not remove leve-
ling legs, panels, wire covers or anti-tip
brackets/screws.
• Install a gas shutoff valve near the appliance.
It must be easily accessible in an emergency.
• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by rea-
ching over heated surface units, cabinet storage
space located above the surface units should be
avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the
risk can be reduced by installing a hood that pro-
jects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond
the bottom of the cabinet.
• Always use cooking utensils with flat
bottoms big enough to cover the burner. If
smaller utensils are used, part of the flame can
remain exposed and set clothing on fire.
In order to guarantee the electrical safety of the
appliance, only authorized technicians can perform
the necessary repairs.
The right to make technical modifications is
reserved.
• During maintenance procedures, remove
power and the plug from the outlet and shut
off the gas supply.
of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products,
•
California, Proposition 65, Danger
: The burning
known by the State of California to cause cancer or
nesses to warn customers of potential exposure
cooking with gas.
which are on the list of substances which are
to such substances.
reproductive harm. California law requires busi-
ding to the instructions contained in this booklet
se substances, always operate this unit accor-
To minimize exposure to the-
and provide good ventilation to the room when
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