Fire Safety; Gas Safety - Gaggenau VG 295 CA Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Fire Safety

Save these instructions.
Set the burner control so that the flame does not
extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with a hot burner or grate. Do not
allow pans to boil dry.
If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent or fan,
be certain that flammable materials such as window
coverings do not blow over or near the burners or
elements. They could catch on fire.
Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may
ignite.
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
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.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef
Flambé).
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on fan
or filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface
element.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires
with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air
vents do not push the flames so that they extend
beyond the edges of the pan.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available,
nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the
appliance.
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE
FIRE, OBSERVE 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.
b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You
may be burned.
c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet
dishcloths or towels – a violent steam
explosion will result.
d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
‒ You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know how
to operate it.
‒ The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.
‒ The fire department is being called.
‒ You can fight the fire with your back to an
exit.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation
system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach
through fire to turn it off.

Gas Safety

To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not block
appliance air vents.
Have the installer show you where the gas shut-off
valve is located.
For proper burner performance, keep igniters clean
and dry.
If a burner goes out and gas escapes, open windows
and doors. Wait until gas dissipates before using the
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFET Y NOTICE: Burning gas cooking
fuel generates some by-products which are on the list
of substances which are known by the State of
California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure to these substances, always
operate this unit according to the instructions
contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation.
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