Kenmore 790.4941 Important Safety Instructions, Read all instructions before using this appliance

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Cold temperatures can damage the elec-	bakeware and utensils before moving the
tronic control. When using this appliance	rack.
for the first time, or when the appliance	• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
has not been used for an extended period
	Do not cover the broiler insert with
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
	aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at
	could ignite.
least 3 hours before turning on the power
	• Do not use aluminum foil or other protec-
to the appliance.
	tive liners to line the oven bottom. Only
• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
	use aluminum foil as recommended in this
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
	manual. Improper installation of these
easily located near the appliance.
	liners may result in risk of electric shock or
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR	fire.
OVEN	• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
• Never use your appliance for warming or
	Always use proper bakeware and use the
heating the room.
	oven racks

•Use care when opening oven door, lower

oven door, or warmer drawer (some	IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
models). Stand to the side of the oven
	OVEN
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let			Before manually cleaning any
hot air or steam escape before you	part of	the	oven, be sure all controls are
remove or replace food in the oven.	turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a
	hot oven can cause burns.

•Keep oven vent ducts clear. 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.

•Always handle oven racks when the oven is cool. Place oven racks in desired positions while the oven is cool. if a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposi- tion. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven. Remove all

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 recommended 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.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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