Siemens 36inc Stainless Gas Cooktop - Manual (Page 5)

Important instructions
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Carefully read this Operation and Maintenance
As its user, you are responsible for the proper
maintenance and use of this appliance in your
home.
appliance generates
intense heat and can
increase the risk of
accidents.
When using cooking appliances, the following
basic safety precautions must be observed:
• Ensure proper installation and service.
Follow the installation instructions provided with
this product. Only a qualified technician can perform
Do not use the appliance if damaged.
• Have the installer show you where the gas
shut-off valve is located, to know how and where
• Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless it is specifically recommended
in this manual. All remaining service must be
performed by a qualified technician.
• It is prohibited to leave children alone or
without adult supervision in an area where
appliances are in use. It is prohibited for anyone
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• Do not place objects that may attract
• Do not use aluminium foil to line any part of
the stove.
store objects. Inflammable materials can ignite
and plastic objects can melt or catch fire.
• Extinguish flames with a properly fitted lid,
baking sheet or other metal tray. Next, attempt to
shut off the gas burner. Use caution and avoid
burns. If flames are not extinguished immediately,
evacuate the premises and notify the fire
department.
• When connecting electrical appliances near
not touch any cooking surface that remains hot.
that the curtains can not be blown or moved over
could trigger a fire.
• DO NOT USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH
• Never allow clothing, baking mitts or other
inflammable materials to come into contact
cause personal injury.
• Use only dry oven mitts. Wet or damp oven
mitts can cause steam burns when applied to hot
surfaces. Do not use towels or other voluminous
linen products as oven mitts. Do not allow oven
• For your personal safety, wear the proper
clothing. Do not wear loose garments, or any
with drooping sleeves while using this appliance.
Some synthetic fabrics may easily catch fire and
should not be worn while cooking.
For your safety
WARNING: These precau-
tions will reduce the risk
of burns, electrocution,
fire and personal injury.
cooktop, as this
to shut off the gas mains to the cooktop.
the installation and grounding of the cooktop.
children's interest on or behind the cooktop.
If children climb up the appliance to retrieve
such objects, they could be seriously injured.
the cooktop, make sure that the cables do
• If the cooktop is near a window, ensure
or near the burners of the cooktop, as this
with a burner or the grate of this appliance,
until they have cooled. The fabric can ignite and
or to remain close to these objects,
mitts to touch the hot grates of the burners.
care when using this
Proceed with maximum
parents or legal guardians to ensure that they
are instructed in safe practices by qualified
persons.
GREASE FIRES. Have a fire extinguisher in a
visible location near the cooking area.
Use a fire extinguisher only if;
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher
and you already know how to use it.
- The fire is small and contained in the area
where it stated.
- The fire department is being called.
- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
In the event
that personal clothing catches fire, drop and roll
immediately to smother the flames.
Manual before using your new cooktop.
• Do not use any part of the cooktop to
When children become old enough to operate
the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the