Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Notice andOnly certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic or
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage
without breaking due to the sudden change inWarning
temperature. Follow manufacturers instructions whenThe California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
using glass.Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
This appliance has been tested for safe performanceGovernor of California to publish a list of substances
using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices orknown to the State of California to cause cancer or
accessories that are not specifically recommended inreproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such substances.
this guide. Do not use eyelid covers for the surface
units, stovetop grills, or add-on oven convectionUsers of this appliance are hereby warned that the
systems. The use of devices or accessories that are notburning of gas can result in low-level exposure to some
expressly recommended in this manual can createof the listed substances, including benzene,
serious safety hazards, result in performance problems,formaldehyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete
and reduce the life of the components of the appliance.combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels.
Properly adjusted burners will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can also be
Cleaning Safetyminimized by properly venting the burners to the
Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cooloutdoors.
before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch theUsers of this appliance are hereby warned that when
burner grates or surrounding areas until they have hadthe oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle, there may
sufficient time to cool.
be some low-level exposure to some of the listed
Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steamsubstances, including carbon monoxide. Exposure to
burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on athese substances can be minimized by properly venting
hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumesthe oven to the outdoors by opening the windows and/
if applied to a hot surface.or door in the room where the appliance is located
during the self-clean cycle.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS:
Self-Clean Oven (select models)
Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where
the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have aCAUTION
very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released during
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the oven racks,an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to
broiler pan, food and any other utensils. Wipe upbirds. Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil, fat,
spillovers to prevent excessive smoke and flare-ups.margarine and overheated non-stick cookware may be
equally harmful.
Clean only parts listed in this guide. Do not clean door
gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the
gasket. Do not use oven cleaners of any kind in or
around any part of the self-clean oven.
It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot
during a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching the
cooktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.
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