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Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these Instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.

ik WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to situationsthat may cause serious bodily, harm, death or property damage.

ik CAUTION

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

Remove all tape and packaging before using the

appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after

unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play

with packaging material. Do not remove the modei/serial

plate attached to the cooktop.

Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified

technician in accordance with National Electrical

Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-iatest edition and local code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package forthis appliance.

In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect
the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit
breaker or fuse box.

User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by
a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal

injury and damage to the cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair
is the recommended repair service forthis appliance.

Never modify or alter the construction of an

appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any
other part of the product.

A WARNING

I

Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can

result in serious injuries and may also cause damage
to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play
around the cooktop.

• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should

not be stored near surface units. This includes paper,
plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware

and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store

explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the

appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result

in fire or property damage.

A CAUTION

I

Do not store items

of

interest to children

in the cabinets above the appliance.

• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be

left alone or unattended in the area where an

appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit
or stand on any part of the appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR

THESE SURFACES. Surface units may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units

may become hot enough to cause burns. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until they have
had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials contact hot surfaces.

A

WARNING

I Never use your appliance for warming

or heating the room.

• Do Not Use Water or

Flour

on Grease Fires.

Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda,
a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or

grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

• Use Only Dry Pothoiders. Moist or damp potholders

on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let the potholders touch hot heating surface units.

Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
pothoider.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of

pressure may cause the container to burst and
result in injury.

IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop
during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn
off the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off and the
power resumes, the cooktop will begin to operate again.
Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which touch pad controls each surface unit.

• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free

of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan
ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept
clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or
filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When
flaming food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

A

WARNING

I Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is

equipped with one or more surface units of different
sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to
cover the surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will

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