SURFACE COOKING UNITS
1. Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface units of different size. Select!CAUTION
This appliance contains or produces a chemical or
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover thechemicals which can cause death or serious illness
surface unit heating element. The use of undersizedand which are known to the state of California to
utensils will expose a portion of the burner to directcause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Use of
oversized utensils concentrates heat on cookingTo reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from
surface and can cause damage to range. Properfuel combustion make sure this appliance is installed,
relationship of utensil to burner improves efficiency.operated, and maintained according to the instructions
2. Never leave surface units unattended. Boilover causesin this booklet.
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
3. Make sure drip bowls are in place. Absence of these
pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or!CAUTION
components underneath to damage.
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets4. Protective liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line drip
above a range or behind the backguard of a range.bowls or oven bottom. Improper installation of these
Children climbing on the range to reach items couldliners may result in a risk of fire.
be seriously injured.5. Glazed cooking utensils?Only certain types of glass,
ceramic, earthware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to
sudden change in temperature.
!CAUTION6. Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface units. To reduce the riskTo avoid delayed or improper ignition, do not obstruct
of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillagethe flow of combustion or ventilation air.
due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the
handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is
turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.ALL APPLIANCES
1. Proper installation. Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
OVENS2. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the
1. Use care when opening door. Let hot air or steamRoom.
escape before removing or replacing food.3. Do not leave children alone. Children should not be
2. Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result inalone or unattended in the area where the appliance
injury.is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
3. Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.on any part of the appliance.
4. Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging
4. Placement of oven racks. Always place oven racks ingarments should never be worn while using appliance.
desired location while oven is cool. If rack is removed5. User Servicing?Do not repair or replace any part of
while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact burnerthe appliance unless specifically recommended in the
in oven.manual. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
1. Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is6. Storage in or on appliance. Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not7. Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or
to rub, damage, or move the gasket.flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
2. Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven8. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kindhot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not
should be used in or around any part of the liner.let potholder touch flame. Do not use a towel or other
3. Clean only parts listed in manual.bulky cloth.
4. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan,
oven racks, and other utensils.
5. Remove all items from rangetop and backguard.
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