Siemens 30inc Stainless Gas Cooktop - Manual (Page 6)

and usage
1 - For safety reasons, do not allow the flames
to extend beyond the edge of the cooking
appliance.
2 - Remember that the appliance heats up
when in use. Remember to use common
sense. The absence of a flame does not
mean that the appliance parts are no longer
hot.
3 - For safety reasons, this appliance should
4 - Make sure the power supply is
disconnected before dismantling the
appliance.
6 - Do not block the combustion or ventilation
air flow.
7 - Maintain a minimum distance of 762 mm
installed in the upper part.
8 - The gas pressure regulator supplied with
10 - Important: When using an especially
large pan, leave a minimum space of 50 mm
(2") to prevent damage to countertops of
wooden, plastic or other non-heat resistant
materials. Never leave hot oil or grease
unattended.
ve must be disconnected from the gas supply
9 - The appliance and its individual shutoff val-
of the system at test pressures in excess of
piping system during any pressure testing
isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or
3.5 kPa (1/2 psig). The appliance must be
less than 3.5 kPa (1/2 psig).
installation
Important information for
not be used for room heating purposes.
5 - Do not store combustible materials,
such as gasoline, other vapors and
inflammable liquids near the appliance.
the appliance must be installed in the gas
piping line.
grease unattended.
(30") between the gas cooktop and cabinets
11 - Make the caution about leaving oil or
If a burner goes out and gas escapes, open
windows and doors. Wait until gas dissipates
before using the appliance.
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• If you smell gas, your installer has not done
connections are not perfectly light, you can
have a small leak and, therefore, a faint smell.
Finding a gas leak is not a "do-it-yourself"
procedure. Some leaks can only be found with
the burner control in the ON position and this
must be done by a qualified service technician.
a proper job of checking for leaks. If the
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Always turn hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef
Flambe').
Use high heat settings on the cooktop only
when necessary. To avoid bubbling and
splattering, heat oil slowly on no more than
a low-medium setting. Hot oil is capable of
causing extreme burns and injury.
• Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.
See Warning, page. 3.
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