Marathon MER241SS, Owner'S Use And Care Manual

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NOTICE: Before you use this range for the first time: The heating elements have a protective
coating, which must be burned off before use. To do this, open the oven door and set the
temperature control knob to 450°F. Turn the function selector to the Bake element and the Broil
element separately to approximately 15 minutes. It is important to ensure adequate ventilation
during this period. The burners also have a protective coating, which must be burned off before use.
To do this, set the burner selector to the maximum setting 5 minutes. It is important to ensure
adequate ventilation. Switch off the burners and allow cooling completely.
IMPORTANT: This range is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of domestic
(household) food and is not suitable for any non domestic application and therefore should not be
used in a commercial environment. The range warranty will be void if the range is used within a non
domestic environment i.e. a semi commercial, commercial or communal environment
Installation Instructions
Important Precautions and Recommendations
Carefully unpack the and ensure there is no damage to the oven, cooktop or structure and that the
oven door opens and closes properly. Remove all packing materials Packing elements (i.e. plastic
bags, polystyrene foam, packing straps, etc.) and keep out of reach of children to prevent possible
serious injury. The range has been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as
with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions that must be followed to
ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
• Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this may become dangerous
to
use.
• Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without having
previously disconnected it from the electric power supply.
• After use, ensure that the knobs are in “OFF” position.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE BAREFOOTED.
• Keep children away from the range when it is in use.
• Fire Risk! Do not store flammable materials in the oven or in the bottom drawer.
• Fire Risk! Do not attempt to dry clothing or any other type of textile in the oven or in the bottom
drawer.
• Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the proximity of the range cannot
come
into contact with the elements on the cooktop or caught in the oven door.
• DO NOT line the oven walls or oven bottom, racks or drip bowls with aluminum foil
• Do not place shelves, pans, backing trays, broil tray or other cooking utensils on the bottom of
the oven chamber. Always place on an oven shelf.
• The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property caused by
incorrect or improper use of the range.
• Burn Hazard! The oven and cooking accessories may become very hot during and after use. Make
sure children are kept out of reach and warn them accordingly. To avoid burns use clothes and gloves
when handling hot parts or utensils.
• Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face, and/or eyes.
• Never clean the oven with any high-pressure steam cleaning devices.
•
CAUTION: DO NOT cover the oven vent located underneath the rear 8" burner with aluminum foil
or any other material.
• When disposing of this appliance, or any old appliance, remove the door before disposal to prevent
any possibility of entrapment, suffocation or injury.
• Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type
extinguisher.