Important SafetyInstructions2
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General Instructions LISTENFORAFAN.Afannoiseshouldbehearddurin
the broil and cleaning cycles, and may or may not be heard
DO NOT operate with damaged cooking element or after a during the bake cycle depending on the model.
product malfunction until proper repair has been made. This appliance has been tested for safe performance using con-
WARNING: NEVERuse appliance door, ventional cookware. Do not use any devices or accessories that
or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or are not specifically recommended in this manual. Do not use
seat as this may result in possible tipping eyelid covers for the surface units, stovetop grills, or add-oI
of the appliance, damage to the appliance, convection systems. The use of devices or accessories that ar_
and serious injuries, not expressly recommended in this manual can create seriou_
safety hazards, resultin performance problems, and reduce th(
If appliance is installed near a window, life of the components of the appliance.
proper precautions should be taken topre-
vent curtains from blowing over surface
elements. Cooktop
NEVER useapplianceto warmor heat the
room. Failure to follow this instruction can NEVER leave surface units unattended es- ....
lead to possible burns, injury, fire, or dam pecially when using high heat settings. An _ _
to the appliance, unattended boilover could cause smoking :[
age
NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging gar- and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.
ments while using the appliance. Clothing This appliance is equipped with different _.ii_:'if'
could catch utensil handles or ignite and size surface elements. Select pans having
cause burns if garment comes in contact .,_,, flatbottoms large enough to cover element........
with hot heating elements. _ Proper relationship of pan to element will
improve cooking efficiency.
To ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the ap-
pliance or possible injury, do not adjust, service, repair or If pan is smaller than element, a portion of
replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recom- the element will be exposed to direct con-
mended in this guide. Refer allother servicing to aqualified tact and could ignite clothing or potholder.
technician. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or flare- ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable fo
mable materials in the oven, near surface units or in the vi- cooktop or oven service without breaking due to the sudde_
cinity of this appliance as fumes could ..... .... change in temperature. Follow utensil manufacturer's instruc
create a fire hazard or an explosion .... ....... tions when using glass.
To prevent grease fires, do not let cook- Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop,
• not out into the room or over another sur-
lng grease or other flammable materials i. .' ,
accumulate in or near the appliance. _ face element. This reduces the risk of burns, }!
ignition of flammable materials, or spill-
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp age if pan is accidently bumped or reached
potholders on hot surfaces may result in a steam burn. Do by small children ....
not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel orother bulky cloth which could easily touch hot heat- To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do not in
ing elements and ignite, merse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-clean oven. Adan
aged element could short resulting in a fire or shock hazard
Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed. On conventional element ranges make sure drip bowIs are i
NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit or in place as absence of these bowls during cooking could dama_
the oven. Pressure build-up in the container may cause con- wiring.
tainer to burst resulting in bums, injury or damage to the
appliance•
NEVER use aluminum foil toline drip bowls or grill Deep Fat Fryers
basin, or to cover an oven rack or oven bottom. Misuse
could result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or disposi_
appliance. Use foil only as directed in this guide, of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to too'
pan. •..more