Thermador CGX365 - Manual (Page 5)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• The cooktop is factory assembled for natural gas. It
should be correctly adjusted by a qualified service
person or installer for the type of gas with which it is
used. (See Page 1 for propane gas.)
• For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose
fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be
worn while cooking.
• In the event that personal clothing catches fire,
DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish
flames.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the
cooktop. Improper use of a foil liner could result in
a shock, fire hazard or it could obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air. Foil is an excellent
heat insulator and heat will be trapped beneath it.
This will upset the cooking performance and can
damage the cooktop finish.
• Do not heat unopened food containers; a buildup of
pressure may cause the container to burst.
• Never leave the burners unattended when using high
flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking, and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. More importantly, if the
flame is smothered, unburned gas will be coming into
the room. See “What To Do If You Smell Gas”, Page
1.
• During cooking, set the burner control so that the
flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does not
extend beyond the edge of the pan.
• If the cooktop is near a window, be certain the
curtains do not blow over or near the burners; they
could catch on fire.
• Take care that drafts, like those from fans or forced
air vents, do not blow flammable material toward the
flames or push the flames so that they extend beyond
the edges of the utensil.
• In the event a burner goes out and gas escapes, turn
OFF all the controls and open a window or a door.
Do not attempt to use the cooktop until the gas has
had time to dissipate. Wait at least 5 minutes before
using the cooktop.
• Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of
the utensil when stirring or turning food. Turn
handles of utensils inward so that they do not extend
over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or the edge
of the cooktop. This will help prevent hot food spills.
• CAUTION: The cooktop is for cooking. Never use
it to warm or heat a room.
• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified servicer in accordance with
the Installation Instructions provided with the cooktop.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified
servicer.
• Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when
necessary. Use low to medium settings to heat oil
slowly.
• Other than the use of metal pans, only certain types
of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic, ceramic, earthen-
ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
use. These types of utensils may break with sudden
temperature changes. Use only on low or medium
heat settings according to the utensil manufacturer’s
directions.
• Clean the cooktop with caution. If the soil must be
removed while the cooktop is hot, clean the hot top
with the metal razor blade scraper only. Do not use
a wet sponge or cloth while it is hot. Some cleaners
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Clean the ventilation system above or behind the
cooktop frequently, so that grease from the cooking
vapors does not accumulate on the filters, fan, intake,
or hood.
• For proper lighting and performance of the burners,
keep the igniters clean. It is necessary to clean these
when there is a boil over, or when the burner does
not light even though the electronic igniters click. See
Page 18.
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