Thermador HPIBxxHS Owner's Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using the Appliance.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE.
a) Never leave surface units unattended at
high settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium
settings.
and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium
settings.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at
high or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn
Beef Flambé).
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn
Beef Flambé).
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter.
accumulate on fan or filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size of the
surface element.
surface element.
In the event that personal clothing or hair
catches fire, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish flames.
catches fire, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than
grease fires with baking soda.
grease fires with baking soda.
Never use water on cooking fires.
CAUTION: Grease left on filters can remelt
and move into the vent.
and move into the vent.
Always have a working smoke detector
near the kitchen.
near the kitchen.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSER-
VE THE FOLLOWING:
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSER-
VE THE FOLLOWING:
a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting
lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn
off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You
may be burned.
c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish
cloths or towels. A violent steam
explosion will result.
explosion will result.
d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1) You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it.
how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started.
3) The fire department is being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to
an exit.
WARNING – Whenever possible, do
not operate blower during a cooktop fire.
However, do not reach through fire to turn
off blower.
However, do not reach through fire to turn
off blower.
When children become old enough to use
the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of
the parents or legal guardians to ensure
that they are instructed in safe practices by
qualified persons.
the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of
the parents or legal guardians to ensure
that they are instructed in safe practices by
qualified persons.
Do not allow children to use this appliance
unless closely supervised by an adult.
unless closely supervised by an adult.
Children and pets should not be left alone
or unattended in the area where the
appliance is in use. They should never be
allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not
the appliance is in use.
or unattended in the area where the
appliance is in use. They should never be
allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not
the appliance is in use.