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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
•
Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
• Use Proper Pan Size
—This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also
improve efficiency.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units
—To reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not
extend over adjacent surface units.
• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Settings
—
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or
a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Protective Liners
—Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the range. Only use aluminum foil
as recommended for baking. Any other use of protective liners
or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils
—Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for rangetop use.
• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers
. If an
element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see that
the element is on. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the cooktop.
FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY
• Do Not Cook on 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 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.
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/warmer drawer. Let hot air or steam escape
before you remove or replace food in the oven/warmer drawer.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
The oven is vented
between the cooktop and the backguard. 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.
• Placement of Oven/Warmer Drawer Racks.
Always place
racks in desired location while oven 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 oven element or interior of the oven/warmer
drawer. Remove all utensils from the rack before removing rack.
•
Do not use the broiler pan without its insert.
The broiler pan
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler grid or warmer drawer 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 range or turn off
the power to the range 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.
Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. Refer to the hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
•
Kitchen cleaners/aerosols
—Always follow the manufacturer's
recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue
from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or
injury.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS:
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven
listed in this owner's guide.
Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket.
The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or move the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners.
No oven cleaner or oven liner
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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