IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING | • Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented | |
YOUR COOKTOP | between the cooktop and the backguard. Touching the surfaces | |
in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns. | ||
• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. | ||
Also, do not place plastic or | ||
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| oven vent. These items could melt or ignite. |
•Use Proper Pan Size — This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat | • Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired | ||
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of | |||
location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack | |||
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating | |||
before removing rack. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use | |||
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper | |||
extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both | |||
relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve | |||
hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot oven | |||
efficiency. | |||
element or interior of the oven. | |||
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• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not | • Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan | ||
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units — To reduce the risk of | |||
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the | |||
burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to | |||
high heat of the broiler. | |||
unintentional contact with the utensil. | |||
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• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended — Boilovers cause | • Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposed fat | ||
and grease could ignite. | |||
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has | |||
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boiled dry may melt. | • Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so | ||
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• Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line oven | could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the range or turn off | ||
the power to the range before removing and replacing light bulb. | |||
bottom or any other part of the range. Only use aluminum foil as | |||
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recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food. | IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR | ||
Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a | |||
CLEANING YOUR RANGE | |||
risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit. | |||
| • Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease | ||
• Glazed Cooking Utensils — Only certain types of glass, glass/ | that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease | ||
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suit- | filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate. | ||
able for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden | Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. Refer to the hood | ||
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommenda- | manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning. | ||
tions for rangetop use. |
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FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY | • Cleaners/Aerosols — Always follow the manufacturer’s recom- | ||
mended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from | |||
• Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop — If cooktop should break, | cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or injury. | ||
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cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken |
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cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified | |||
technician immediately. | • Clean in the | ||
| listed in this owner’s guide. Before | ||
• Clean Cooktop with Caution — If a wet sponge or cloth is used | remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven. | ||
to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam | • Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to | ||
burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a | |||
hot surface. | rub, damage or move the gasket. | ||
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR | • Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner | ||
protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any | |||
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part of the oven. | |||
• Use Care When Opening Door — Stand to the side of the range |
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when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape | • Remove oven racks. Oven racks colour will change if left in the | ||
before you remove or replace food in the oven. | oven during a | ||
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| The health of some birds is extremely sensitive | |
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| to the fumes given off during the | ||
| Move birds to another well ventilated room. |
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