8Safety
CAUTION
•Do not use the range for warming or heating the room.
•Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the range is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the range. Do not let children play with the range.
•Do not store items of interest to children above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the appliance.
•Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the range.
•Do not store combustible, flammable or explosive materials in the range or in adjacent cabinets.
•Do not leave food or cooking utensils, etc., in the oven during the
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in literature accompanying this appliance. All other service should be referred to a qualified technician.
•Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease can be extinguished with baking soda or a multipurpose chemical or foam extinguisher.
•Do not allow potholders to touch gas burners. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth as a potholder.
•Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings on any part of the oven.
•Do not clean the door gasket, because rubbing, moving or in any way damaging the gasket, may eliminate the required tight door seal.
•DO NOT TOUCH INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
•Do not block or obstruct the holes beneath the control knobs. Blocking these holes may affect burner operation and may result in a hazard.
•When using the cooktop, do not touch the grates, burner caps, burner bases, or any other parts in proximity to the flame. These components may be hot enough to cause burns.
•If the range is near a window, do not use long curtains as a window treatment. They can blow over the cooktop and create a fire hazard.
•Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers should not be used.
•Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby food jars and cans. Pressure buildup may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
•Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance, as these may cause permanent damage. Do not use aerosol cleaners, as these may be flammable or cause corrosion of metal parts.
•Do not use or attempt to use this appliance in the event of a power failure.
•Do not slide cookware across the grates. Sliding may damage the finish of the grates. Lift utensils to reposition them.
•Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the oven cell surfaces. The porcelain finish may stain.
•Do not touch the range top or backguard with your bare hands during all cooking and self cleaning modes. Venting from the oven may cause the backguard to become hot.
