IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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●Use only dry pot
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot burner.
●Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your oven.
“Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your oven.
●Do not use water on grease fires, Smother fire or flame or use a multi- purpose dry chemical or
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a
●Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
●DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
●Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the oven.
●Do not use the oven as a storage area.
●When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.
●Stand away from oven when opening the oven door. The hot air or steam which escapes can burn hands, face andlor eyes.
●Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
●Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool.
●Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching the hot surfaces of the door or the oven walls.
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●Keep the oven vent ducts unobstructed.
●Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
“When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
●Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
●Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide. Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the oven.
●Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens.
●After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the pan.
●When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent excessive
●Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on
or near your oven.
●Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly
●If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan, turn the oven off, and keep the oven door closed to contain the fire until it burns out.
●Do not clean the 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 commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self clean cycle is used.
●Before
●Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the
●Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.
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