KitchenAid KECD865H User Manual

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We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:

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All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Storage on Cooktop – Flammable materials should 

   not be stored near surface units.

Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire 

   or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type 
   extinguisher.

Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp 

   potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns 
   from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating 
   elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS 

   NEAR UNITS – 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 contact surface units or 
   areas near units until they have had sufficient time 
   to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and 
   surfaces facing the cooktop.

Use Proper Pan Size – This cooktop is equipped with 

   one or more surface units of different size. Select 
   utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
   surface unit heating element. The use of undersized 
   utensils will expose a portion of the heating element 
   to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. 
   Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also 
   improve efficiency.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical 

shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the 
cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the 
following:

Do not store items of interest to 

   children in cabinets above a cooktop – Children 
   climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be
   seriously injured.

Proper Installation – Be sure your cooktop is 

   properly installed and grounded by a qualified 
   technician.

Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating 

   the Room.

Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should 

   not be left alone or unattended in area where 
   cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to 
   sit or stand on any part of the cooktop.

Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging 

   garments should never be worn while using the 
   cooktop.

User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part 

   of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in
   the manual. All other servicing should be referred 
   to a qualified technician.