IMP(IRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tippingof the appliance
from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven
Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the door, the appliance must be Securedby a properly installed
appliancewhenitisinuseor isstill hot.Childrenshouldnever anti-tip device. Ifthe range is movedfrom the wall,be sure
beallowed to sit or stand onany partof the appliance, the anti-tip device is engaged when the range is replaced.
Look underneath rangeto verify that one of the rear leveling
Children must betaught that the appliance and utensils in legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip
itcan behot. Lethotutensilscootin devicesecurestherearleveling legtothe floor whenproperly
a safe place, out of reach of smail engaged. Also, besure the range is properly re-installed.
children. Childrenshould betaught
that an appliance is not a toy. Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the
Children should not be allowed to bulb could break. Shouldthe bulb break, disconnect power
play with controls or other parts of to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical
the unit. shock.
CAUTION:Do not store items of
interest to children in cabinets
above an appliance or on the
backguard of a range. Children Always place a pan ona surface burner before turning iton.
climbingonthe appliance or onthe Besureyou knowwhich knobcontrolswhich surface burner.
appliance doorto reach itemscould "Makesurethecorrectburner isturned on and thatthe burner
beseriously injured, has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off
before removing pan to prevent exposureto burnerflame.
Always adjustsurface burnerflame sothat itdoes not extend
beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is
To preventpotential hazardto the userand damage to the hazardous, wastes energy and maydamage the appliance,
appliance, do not use pan or cabinets above the appliance.
appliance as a space
heaterto heat or warm a Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended
room. Also, do not use especially when using a ___
the cooktop or oven as a high heatsetting or when
storage area for food or deepfat frying. Boilovers
cooking utensils, cause smoking and
greasy spillovers may
Do not obstruct the flow ignite. Clean up greasy
of combustion and spills as soon as
ventilationair byblocking possible. Donot use high
the oven vent or air intakes.Restrictionof air flow to the heat for extended
burnerpreventsproper performanceand increasescarbon cooking operations.
monoxideemission to unsafelevels. Never heat an unopened container onthesurface burner or
Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on .andfor inthe oven. Pressurebuild-up maycause containertoburst
several minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of the resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the
'_entand surrounding area become hot enough to cause appliance.
burns.After oven isturned off,do not touchthe oven vent or
surrounding areas untilthey havehad sufficienttimeto cool. Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders may cause
burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should
never beused as pot holders because they cantrail across
CAUTION: Donot_...,_ _4=0_ J hotsurface burners and ignite or get caught on appliance
useanapplianceasa
stepstool to cabinets "_ _ parts.
above. Misuse of _' _ Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
appliance doors or before attempting to move or handle.
drawers, such as
stepping, leaninggr J Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
sitting onthe door or accumulatein or near theappliance, hoodor ventfan. Clean
drawer, may result in i"hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating on
possible tipping of hoodorfilter.Whenflamingfoodsunderthehoodturnthefan
the appliance, breakage of door, and serious injuries, offas the fan may spread the flame.
