Important Safety Information
ALL APPLIANCESSURFACE COOKING UNITS
1. Proper Installation ?Be sure your appliance is1. Use Proper Pan Size?This appliance is equipped
properly installed and grounded by a qualifiedwith one or more surface burners of different sizes.
technician.Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to
2. Never Use Appliance for Warming or Heating thecover the surface burner flame. The use of undersized
Room.utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to
3. Do Not Leave Children Alone?Children should not bedirect contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
alone or unattended in the area where the applianceProper relationship of utensil to burner will also
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or standimprove efficiency.
on any part of the appliance.2. Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High
4. Wear Protective Apparel?Loose fitting or hangingHeat Settings?Boilover causes smoking and greasy
garments should never be worn while using appliance.spillovers that may ignite.
5. User Servicing?Do not repair or replace any part of3. Protective Liners?Do not use aluminum foil to line
the appliance unless specifically recommended in theoven bottom except as suggested in the manual.
manual. All other servicing should be referred to aImproper installation of these liners may result in a
qualified technician.risk of electrical shock, or fire.
6. Storage in or on Appliance?Flammable materials4. Glazed Cooking Utensils?Only certain types of
should not be stored in oven or near surface units.glass, ceramic, earthware, or other glazed utensils
7. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires?Smother fire orare suitable for rangetop service without breaking due
flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisherto sudden change in temperature..
8. Use Only Dry Potholders?Moist or damp potholders5. Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. DoExtend Over Adjacent Surface Burners?To reduce
not let potholder touch elements. Do not use a towelthe risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
or other bulky cloth.spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it
SELF-CLEANING OVENis turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
1. Do Not Clean Door Gasket?The door gasket is surface units.
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage, or move the gasket.Delayed Ignition
2. Do Not Use Oven Cleaners?No commercial ovenSurface Burners
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kindBurner should ignite within 4 seconds. If burner does not
should be used in or around any part of the linerignite within 4 seconds turn control knob to. OFF position
3. Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual. See Cleaningand follow directions in ?Placing Grates and Burner Caps?
section.and ?Before Calling for Service? section. Try burner again.
4. Before Self-Cleaning the Oven?Remove broiler pan,If burner still does not ignite in 4 seconds, contact an
oven racks, and other utensils.authorized servicer.
5. Remove all items from rangetop and backguard.
Bake Burner Flame
OVENAllow no more than 40-60 seconds before burner ignites
1. Use Care When Opening Door?Let hot air or steamand heat is felt. To check for heat, open oven door to first
escape before removing or replacing food. stop and place hand over oven door. If heat is not felt, turn
temperature knob to OFF position. If burner repeatedly
2. Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers?Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result infails to ignite, contact an authorized servicer.
injury.
Broiler Flame
3. Keep Oven Vents Ducts Unobstructed.
4. Placement of Oven Racks?Always place oven racksAllow no more than 40-60 seconds before burner ignites
in desired location while oven is cool. If rack isand flame is seen. If burner does not ignite turn
temperature knob to OFF position. If burner repeatedly
removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder
contact hot heating element in oven.fails to ignite within 40-60 seconds contact an authorized
servicer.
Radiant screen style broiler flame should appear hazy or
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fuzzy. Haze should be no more than /8 inch thick. The
radiant screen should begin to glow red or orange within
1-2 minutes.
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