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Safety
• Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward
air flow on to a range, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other
than when the hood and range have been designed, tested and listed by an
independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other.
• Do not use decorative surface burner covers
. If a burner is accidentally turned
on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot
covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burners because
the covers may cause overheating. Air will be blocked from the burner and cause
combustion problems.
• Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop
—If cooktop should break, cleaning
solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
• Clean cooktop glass with caution
—If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
• Use care when opening oven door or warmer drawer (if equipped)
—Stand to the
side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape
before you remove or replace food in the oven/ warmer drawer.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
The oven vent is located under the cooktop.
Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns.
Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items
could melt or ignite.
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cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
• Placement of oven/warmer drawer (if equipped) racks.
Always place oven racks in
desired location while oven/warmer drawer (if equipped) is cool. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven/
warmer drawer (if equipped). Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert.
The broiler pan and its insert allow
dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.
Exposed fat and grease could
ignite.
• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth.
Doing so could cause the bulb to
break. Disconnect the appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before removing
and replacing light bulb.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch
fire.
Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch
fire. When you are flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on. Refer to the hood
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
