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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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Do not place heavy objects on the oven door.
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Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose fitting or
hanging garments when using the appliance. They
could ignite or melt if they touch an element or hot
surface and you could be burned.
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In addition, avoid using acid or alkaline substances
(such as lemon, vinegar, salt, tomatoes, etc.).
Avoid using products containing chlorine, acids or
abrasives, especially for cleaning painted parts.
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USER SERVICING: do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manual. All other servicing should be referred to
a qualified technician.
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Do not use water on grease fires. Smother the
fire or flame or use a dry chemical or foam type
extinguisher.
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Use only dry oven mitts or potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot
areas or heating elements. Do not use a towel or a
bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch fire.
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Do not heat unopened food containers. They can
build up pressure that may cause the container to
burst and result in injury.
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SAFE FOOD HANDLING: leave food in the oven for
as short a time as possible before and after cooking.
This is to avoid contamination by organisms which
may cause food poisoning. Take particular care
during warm weather.
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Always keep oven vents unobstructed.
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Do not operate your appliance by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system.
