Important Safety Information
Receiving Oven
•Authorized servicer must install the range, in accordance with the Installation Instructions. Adjustments and service should be performed only by authorized servicer.
•Plug range into a
•Insure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it, to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
•With prolonged use of a range, high floor temperatures could result. Many floor coverings will not be able to withstand this kind of use. Never install range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand high temperatures. Never install range directly over carpeting.
Using the Oven
•Do not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.
•Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door. They could damage the range and cause severe personal injury.
•Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn when using oven. Flammable material could ignite if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces which may cause severe burns.
•Never use range for warming or heating a room. This may cause burns, injuries, or a fire.
•Do not use water on grease fires.
•Do not let grease or other flammable materials collect in or around range.
•Do not repair or replace any part of range unless it is recommended in this manual.
•Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces may result in a burn from steam. Do not let a potholder touch the flame. Do not use a towel or a bulky cloth as a potholder.
•Never leave range unattended while cooking. Boilovers can cause smoking and may ignite.
•Only certain types of glass/ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for oven use. Unsuitable utensils may break due to sudden temperature change.
•Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
•Do not heat unopened food containers in oven.
Buildup of pressure may cause a container to burst and result in injury.
•Keep range vent ducts unobstructed.
•Place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, use a dry potholder.
•Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom or racks. Aluminum foil can cause a fire and will seriously affect baking results, and damage to porcelain surfaces.
•Do not touch interior surfaces of oven during or immediately after use. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials come in contact with bake or broil burners.
•Other areas of the oven can become hot enough to cause burns, such as vent openings, window, oven door and oven racks.
•To avoid steam burns, do not use a wet sponge or cloth to wipe up spills on hot cooking area.
•Do not store combustible or flammable materials, such as gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near or in oven.
•Do not clean oven door gasket located on back of the door. Gasket is necessary to seal the oven and can be damaged as a result of rubbing or being moved.
•Do not drape towels or any materials on oven door handles. These items may ignite causing a fire.
!CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above range. Children may climb on oven to reach these items and become seriously injured.
Baking, Broiling, and Roasting
•Do not use oven area for storage.
•Stand back from range when opening a hot oven door. Hot air or steam can cause burns to hands, face, and eyes.
•Use only glass cookware appropriate for use in electric ovens.
•Always remove broiler pan from oven when finished broiling. Grease left in pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing grease from the broiler pan.
•Make sure broiler pan is placed correctly to reduce any possibility of grease fires.
•Should a grease fire occur in the broiler pan, turn off oven, and keep oven door closed until fire burns out.
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