Safety Instructions
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• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as • This appliance has been tested for safe performance us-
the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect ing conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid elec- accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
trical shock, guide. Do not use add-on oven convection systems. The
use of devices or accessories that are not expressly rec-
ommended in this guide can create serious safety haz-
Cooking Safety ards, result in performance problems, and reduce the life
• NEVER heat an unopened container in the oven. Pres- of the components of the appliance.
sure build-up may cause container to burst resulting in
serious personal injury or damage to the appliance. Cleaning Safety
• Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders may cause
burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should • Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool
before touching or cleaning. Clean with caution. Use care
never be used as potholders because they can trail across to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to
hot burners and ignite or get caught on appliance parts. wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan. • Clean only parts listed in this booklet.
Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulat-
ing on the hood or filter. When flaming foods under the
hood turn the fan off as the fan may spread the flame. Self-Clean Oven
• NEVER wear garments made of flammable material or
loose fitting or long hanging-sleeved apparel while cook- • Clean only parts listed in this guide. ......
ing. Clothing may ignite or catch utensil handles. • Do not clean door gasket. The door gas- _r.:_..,.
• Always place oven racks in the desired positions while ket is essential for a good seal. Care [.]____J_ [ _!)
oven is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food, should be taken not to rub, damage, or
using dry, sturdy potholders. Always avoid reaching into move the gasket. Do not use oven clean ..... _
the oven to add or remove food. If a rack must be moved ers of any kind in or around any part of ....
while hot, use a dry potholder. Always turn the oven off the self-clean oven.
at the end of cooking. • Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven
• Use care when opening the oven door. ..... racks and other utensils, and wipe off excessive spillovers
Let hot air or steam escape before re- to prevent excessive smoke or flare ups. CAUTION: Do
not leave food or cooking utensils, etc. in the oven during
moving or replacing food. _ii the self-clean cycle.
•PREPARED FOOD WARNING:
Followfoodmanufacturer's instruc-
tions. If a plastic frozenfood containerImportant Safety Notice
and/oritscover distorts, warps,orisoth-and Warning
erwise damaged during cooking,immediately discard the
foodanditscontainer. The foodcould be contaminated. The California Safe Drinking WaterandToxic Enforcement
Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requiresthe Governorof Cali-
fornia to publish a list of substances known to the State of
Utensil Safety Californiato cause canceror reproductive harm,and re-
•Followthe manufacturer's directions when using oven quires businessesto warn customers of potential exposures
cooking bags. to such substances.
• Only certain typesofglass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, orUsers of thisappliance areherebywarnedthat theburning
glazedutensilsaresuitable for oven usage withoutbreak- of gascan result in low-level exposure to some of the listed
ing duetothesudden change intemperature.Followuten- substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and soot, due
sil manufacturer'sinstructions when using glass, primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gasor
liquidpetroleum (LP)fuels. Properly adjusted burners will
minimize incomplete combustion.Exposure to thesesub-
stancescan alsobe minimized by properly venting theburn-
ers to the outdoors by opening thewindows and/ordoor in
theroom where the appliance islocated.
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