Frigidaire 318200407 manual Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop, For Glass Cooktops only

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR COOKTOP

•Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

•Use Proper Pan Size — This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.

•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units — To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil.

•Never Leave Surface Units Unattended — Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

•Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom or any other part of the range. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.

•Glazed Cooking Utensils — Only certain types of glass, glass/ ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suit- able for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommenda- tions for range top use.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

•Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop — If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

•Clean cooktop with Caution — If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.

•Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack before removing rack. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use pot holders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let pot holders contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven.

•Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

•Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

•Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the range or turn off the power to the range before removing and replacing light bulb.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CLEANING YOUR RANGE

•Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on. Refer to the hood manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

•Cleaners/Aerosols — Always follow the manufacturer’s recom- mended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and/or injury.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS:

•Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven listed in this owner’s guide. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven.

•Do not clean the oven door gasket. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

•Do not use oven cleaners. No oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

•Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

•Use Care When Opening Door — Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

•Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented between the cooktop and the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

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