Thermador SMW272 Please read all instructions before using this appliance, Lower Oven Safety

SMW Oven Care and Use Manual Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

•The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to substances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

•The elimination of soil during self-cleaning generates some by-products which are on this list of substances.

•The fiberglass insulation in self-cleaning ovens gives off a very small amount of formaldehyde during the first several cleaning cycles.

•To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation to the room during and immediately after self-cleaning the oven.

SAFETY FOR ALL APPLIANCES

•Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

•Be sure the oven is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

•Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

•Never use the oven to warm or heat a room. Such use can damage the oven parts.

•For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using this appliance. Tie long hair so that it doesn't hang loose.

•Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to an authorized servicer.

•Do not store flammable materials in or near the oven.

•Do not use water on a grease fire. Smother fire or flame or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

•Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp pot- holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let a potholder touch hot heating

elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

•In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames.

•As a precaution, it is highly recommended that a fire extinguisher be readily available and highly visible next to any cooking appliance.

LOWER OVEN SAFETY

•Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of oven.

•The heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.

•During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the heating elements or the interior surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.

•The trim on the top and sides of the oven door may become hot enough to cause burns.

•Use care when opening the door. Open the door slightly to let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

•Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.

•Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the hot heating elements.

SAFETY FOR THE SELF-CLEANING MODE

•Confirm that the door locks and will not open before starting self-clean mode. If door does not lock, DO NOT RUN SELF-CLEAN.Call service.

•Do not clean the door gasket. It is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, move or remove the door gasket.

•Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings of any kind in or around any part of the oven.

•Clean only oven parts listed in this manual.

•Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan, oven racks, other utensils & excess spillage.

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