Sharp 24 Inch Drop-In Cooktop Owner Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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televisions, credit cards, cassette tapes etc., can affect the
unit. The marked electrical rating should be at least as great
as the electrical rating on the appliance.
9 To prevent accidents and achieve optimal ventilation, allow
for sufficient space around the cooking area.
10 Use Proper Cookware Size - This appliance is equipped with
four heating elements, (two 7” heaters on the left that may
be used individually or combined as a Bridge for 9”x18”
griddles; one 6” heater; and one that may be used as a 6”
or 9” Double heater). Choose cookware with a flat bottom
large enough to cover the surface of the heater. The use of
undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating
surface where direct contact may be made and cause serious
injury. Compatible cookware will improve efficiency.
11 To reduce risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials,
and spillage due to unintentional contact with cookware, the
cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend
over adjacent heating surfaces.
12 Wear Proper Apparel - Loose fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance.
RADIANT SURFACE HEATERS
1 Use Proper Pan Size - This appliance has different size
heaters. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough
to cover the surface of the heater. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heater to direct contact
and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensils to the size of the heater will also improve efficiency.
2 Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Set-
tings - Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may catch on fire. Do not allow pots and pans to boil dry
or empty.
3 Glazed Cooking Utensils - Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature.
4 Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not
Extended Over Adjacent Surface Units - To reduce the risk
of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage due
to unintentional contact with utensils, the handle of a utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not
extend over adjacent heaters.
5 Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop - If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
6 Clean Cooktop with Caution - If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot surface of a heater, be careful
to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface. Please see cleaning the
glass cooktop section.
7 Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
8 When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
9 Deep Fat Fryers - Use extreme caution when moving the
grease kettle or disposing of hot grease.
10 Always turn the heaters off before removing cookware.
11 Carefully monitor foods being fried at high or medium
high heat settings.
12 Food for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen
foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
13 Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling
the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is
added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir
together slowly before heating or as fats melt.
14 Always heat fat slowly and monitor as it heats.
15 Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent
heating fat beyond the smoking point.
16 Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be
scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or
other jewelry and rivets on clothing.
17 Large scratches or impacts to glass cooktop can lead to
broken or shattered glass.
18 Never use the glass cooktop surface as cutting board as this
will damage the appliance.
19 Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the
glass cooktop, even when it is not being used.
20 Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on
glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become
hot and could cause burns. The Spoon Rest Holder provided
with your Workstation Sidekicks is ideal for resting utensils
while cooking.
21 Do not allow objects or cookware that can melt, aluminum
foil, paper or cloth to come in contact with a heater. Avoid
preparing food in aluminum foil or plastic containers over
the heaters. Do not line heaters with aluminum foil.