5
Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting in fire
that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.
To avoid oil spillover and fire, use the minimum amount of oil when frying in a shallow pan and avoid cooking
frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.
Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware that matches the size of
the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan. Excessive
flames may be hazardous.
When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is suitable for cooktop use; others may break because of a
sudden change in temperature.
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, cookware handles should be
turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby burners.
Do not use a wok with a round metal support ring. The ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting in a
carbon monoxide hazard.
Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas
leak and risk of fire.
Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grills or line any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning, overheating of the cooktop surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.
WARNING
OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil or oven liners. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Never place foil or oven liners on the oven bottom. They can trap heat causing risk of smoke or fire.
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Escaping hot air or steam can cause burns to hands,
face and/or eyes.
Never place cooking utensils, pizza or baking stones, or any type of foil or liner on the oven floor.
These items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.
Place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If the rack must be moved while the oven is hot, be careful
to avoid touching hot surfaces.
Do not leave items such as paper, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an oven
can ignite.
Do not leave items on the cooktop near the oven vent. Items may overheat resulting in a risk of fire or burns.
Never broil with the door open. Open-door broiling is not advised due to overheating of control knobs.
