Important Safety Instruction
CAUTION: heating elements may be hot even if not glowing. During and after use, do not allow clothing or other flammable materials to come into contact with the heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. External parts of the oven such as the oven door glass, vent openings and the control panel may also become hot.
-Do not obstruct oven vents.
-Do not let metal objects (aluminum, foil, metal pans) come into contact with the heating elements.
-Do not slide cookware across the bottom of the oven. This could scratch and damage the surface.
-Do not lean, sit or place heavy items on the open oven door. The door can support a maximum weight of 75 lbs. (34 kg).
-Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure could build up and the container could burst.
-Never add water to a hot oven tray or pan or pour water directly on food in a hot oven. The steam that is formed could cause serious burns. Any sudden change in temperature can damage the oven's enamel.
-This oven must only be used for cooking. Do not use this appliance as a dryer, kiln, dehumidifier, etc. Fumes or vapors given off by glues, plastics or other
-Cover all cooked food that is left in the oven to be kept warm. This will prevent moisture from condensing on the inside of the oven.
-Never use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Do not place pots, pans or baking sheets directly on the oven bottom when using the top and bottom heating elements, the top and bottom heating elements + convection fan or the convection heating element. This could crack the enamel of the oven bottom.
-Never store flammable liquids or materials in, above or under an oven or near cooking surfaces.
-Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the oven. Steam can penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit.
-Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the oven is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the oven.
CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above the oven. Children climbing on the oven to reach these items could be seriously injured.
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