Important Safety Instructions
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic orIt is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usageduring a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching the
without breaking due to the sudden change in tempera-cooktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.
ture. Follow manufacturerOs instructions when using
glass.
This appliance has been tested for safe performanceImportant Safety Notice and
using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices orWarning
accessories that are not specifically recommended inThe California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
this guide. Do not use eyelid covers for the surfacement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor
units, stovetop grills, or add-on oven convection sys-of California to publish a list of substances known to the
tems. The use of devices or accessories that are notState of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,
expressly recommended in this manual can createand requires businesses to warn customers of potential
serious safety hazards, result in performance problems,exposures to such substances.
and reduce the life of the components of the appliance.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the
burning of gas can result in low-level exposure to some
Cleaning Safetyof the listed substances, including benzene, formalde-
Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to coolhyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combus-
before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch thetion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Prop-
burner grates or surrounding areas until they have haderly adjusted burners will minimize incomplete combus-
sufficient time to cool.tion. Exposure to these substances can also be mini-
mized by properly venting the burners to the outdoors.
Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steamUsers of this appliance are hereby warned that when
burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on athe oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle, there may
hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumesbe some low-level exposure to some of the listed
if applied to a hot surface.substances, including carbon monoxide. Exposure to
these substances can be minimized by properly venting
Self-Clean Oventhe oven to the outdoors by opening the windows and/
or door in the room where the appliance is located
during the self-clean cycle.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS:Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the oven racks,
Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms wherebroiler pan, food and any other utensils. Wipe
the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have aspillovers to prevent excessive smoke and flare-ups.
very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released during
an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal toClean only parts listed in this guide. Do not clean door
birds. Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil, fat,gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal.
margarine and overheated non-stick cookware may beCare should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the
equally harmful.gasket. Do not use oven cleaners of any kind in or
around any part of the self-clean oven.
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