Kenmore 790-4940, 790-4942 manual Important Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven

• Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

• Cold temperatures can damage the elec- tronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type

fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily located near the appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

• Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

• Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the oven 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. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.

• Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

• Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper bakeware and always use the oven racks.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR

OVEN

Before manually cleaning any part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a hot oven can cause burns.

Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

Always follow the manufacturer’s recom- mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.

•Placement of Oven Racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven in hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all bakeware and utensils before moving the rack.

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