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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
1. UseProperPanSize—Thisappliance is equipped
withoneormoresurface burners of different sizes.
Selectutensilshaving flat bottoms large enough to
coverthesurfaceburnerflame.The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Properrelationshipof utensil to burner will also
improveefficiency.
2. NeverLeaveSurfaceBurnersUnattended—Boilover
causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite.
3. ProtectiveLiners—Donot use aluminum foil to line
surface unit drip bowls or oven bottom, except as
suggestedinmanual.Improperinstallation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.
4. GlazedCookingUtensils—Only certain types of
glass, ceramic, earthware, or other glazed utensils
aresuitableforrangetopservicewithout breaking due
tosuddenchangeintemperature.
5. UtensilHandlesShouldbeTurned Inward and Not
ExtendOverAdjacentSurfaceBurners—To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it
isturnedinward, and does not extend over adjacent
surfaceunits.
ALL APPLIANCES
1. ProperInstallation—Be sure your appliance is
properlyinstalledandgroundedbyaqualified
technician.
2. NeverUseApplianceforWarmingorHeatingthe
Room.
3. Do NotLeaveChildrenAlone—Childrenshouldnot be
aloneorunattendedintheareawheretheappliance
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
4. WearProperApparel—Loosefittingor hanging
garmentsshouldneverbewornwhile using appliance.
5. UserServicing—Donotrepairorreplaceanypartof
theapplianceunless specifically recommended in the
manual.Allotherservicingshould be referred to a
qualifiedtechnician.
6. StorageinoronAppliance—Flammablematerials
shouldnot be stored in oven ornear surface units.
7. DoNotUse Water on Grease Fires—Smother fireor
flame,or use dry chemical or foam-typeextinguisher.
8. UseOnlyDry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
1. DoNotClean Door Gasket—The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub,damage,or move the gasket.
2. DoNotUse Oven Cleaners—No commercialoven
cleanerorovenlinerprotectivecoatingofanykind
should be used in or around any part of the liner.
3. Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
4. BeforeSelf-Cleaningthe Oven—Removebroilerpan,
ovenracks, and other utensils.
5. Removeallitemsfromrangetopand backguard.
OVEN
1. UseCareWhen Opening Door—Let hot air or steam
escapebeforeremoving or replacingfood.
2. DoNotHeat Unopened Food Containers—Build-upof
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
3. KeepOvenVents Ducts Unobstructed.
4. PlacementofOvenRacks—Alwaysplace oven racks
in desired location while oven is cool. If rack is
removedwhileovenishot,donotletpotholder
contacthotheating element in oven.
VENTILATION HOOD
1. CleanVentilation Hood Frequently—Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
2. Whenflamingfoods under hood, turn fanon.