SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not store or use flammable materials in or near
an oven, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens,
wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids .
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Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance . These garments may ignite if
they contact hot surfaces, causing severe burns .
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Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the oven . Grease in
the oven or near the oven may ignite .
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE OVEN
Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury .
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Do not use water on grease fires . Never pick up a
flaming pan .
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If there is a fire in the oven during baking, smother
the fire by closing the oven door and turning the
oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher .
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If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn
the oven off and wait for the fire to go out . Do not
force the door open . Introduction of fresh air at self-
clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame
from the oven . Failure to follow this instruction may
result in severe burns .
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS
TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING:
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Stand away from the oven when opening the oven
door . Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes .
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Keep the oven vent unobstructed .
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Keep the oven free from grease buildup . Grease in
the oven may ignite .
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Place oven racks in desired location while oven is
cool . If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not
let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven .
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When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven,
follow the manufacturer’s directions .
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Pulling out the standard racks to their stop-locks
or the extension rack to its fully open position
is a convenience in lifting heavy foods . It is also
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls .
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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 .
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Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom .
Foil can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to
the product and a shock or fire hazard .
OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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