Thermador PC48 - Manuel (Page 6)

• Never leave the cooktop un-
attended when using high flame
settings. Boil-overs cause smok-
ing and greasy spills that may ig-
nite. More importantly, if the
burner flames are smothered, un-
burned gas will escape into the
room. See inside the front cover
regarding gas leaks.
• Only certain types of glass,
heatproof glass-ceramic, ce-
ramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktop use. This type of utensil
may break with sudden tempera-
ture changes. Use only on low or
medium heat settings according
to the utensil manufacturer’s di-
rections.
• Do not heat unopened food
containers; a buildup of pressure
may cause the container to burst.
• During cooking, set the burner
control so that the flame heats
only the bottom of the pan and
does not extend beyond the
bottom of the pan.
• Use caution to insure that drafts
like those from forced air vents or
fans do not blow flammable ma-
terial toward the flames or push
the flames so that they extend be-
yond the edges of the pot.
• Always use utensils that have
flat bottoms, large enough to
cover the burner. The use of un-
dersized utensils can expose a
portion of the flame and may re-
sult in ignition of clothing.
• To minimize the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials
and unintentional spills, position
handles of utensils inward so
they do not extend over adjacent
work areas, cooking areas or the
edge of the cooktop.
• Hold the handle of the pan to
prevent movement of the utensil
when stirring or turning food.
• Do not use the grill for cook-
ing excessively fatty meats or
products which promote flare-
ups.
• The optional cutting board ac-
cessory must be removed be-
fore operating the griddle.
• GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let
hot grease cool before attempt-
ing to handle it. Avoid letting
grease deposits collect. Clean af-
ter each use.
• For proper lighting and perfor-
mance of the burners, keep the
ports clean. It is necessary to
clean these when there is a boil
over or when the burner does not
light even though the electronic
igniters activate. See Page 22 for
cleaning Star Burner ports.
WARNING
After a spill or boil over, turn off
the burner and clean around
the burner and burner ports.
After cleaning, check for proper
operation.
• Clean the cooktop with cau-
tion. Avoid steam burns; do not
use a wet sponge or cloth to clean
the cooktop while it is hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes
if applied to a hot surface. Follow
directions provided by the cleaner
manufacturer.
• Do not use flammable clean-
ers when cleaning the grill.
• Be sure all cooktop and grill
controls are turned off and the
cooktop and grill are cool be-
fore using any type of aerosol
cleaner on or around the cooktop.
The chemicals that produce the
spraying action can, in the pres-
ence of heat, ignite or cause metal
parts to corrode.
• Service should only be done by
authorized technicians. Techni-
cians must disconnect the power
supply before servicing this unit.
• CAUTION: To reduce the
risk of fire, keep the exhaust
hood free of grease. Clean the ven-
tilator hood and filters above the
cooktop frequently so grease from
cooking vapors does not accumu-
late on them.
• In case of fire or when inten-
tionally “flaming” liquor or
other spirits on the cooktop,
follow hood manufacturer’s in-
structions.
• Install a smoke detector in or
near the kitchen.
• California Proposition 65
Warning: The burning of 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. Cali-
fornia law requires businesses to
warn customers of potential ex-
posure to such substances. To
minimize exposure to these sub-
stances, always operate this unit
according to the instructions con-
tained in this booklet and provide
good ventilation to the room when
cooking with gas.
CAUTION
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