When using the oven
lAlways position oven rack(s) in desired
location while oven is cool. If a rack must
be removed while oven is hot, do not let
pot holder contact hot heating elements
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Do not use oven cleaners. No commer-
in oven. cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective
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Use care when opening oven door. Let coating of any kind should be used in or
hot air or steam escape before removing around any part of the oven.
or replacing food.
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Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks, and
Crease
other cookware. Do not use your oven to
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Grease is flammable. Do not allow clean miscellaneous parts unless you
grease to collect around cooktop or in are instructed to do so in this Use and
vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. Care Guide.
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Coil element cooktop models: Do not
soak removable heating elements in
water. The elements will be damaged
and shock or fire could result.
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Ceramic glass cooktop model: Clean
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Do not use water on grease fires. Never cooktop with care. Some cleaners could
pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming produce noxious fumes if applied to a
pan on range by covering with a well- hot surface. If a wet paper towel is used
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid steam burns.
Flaming grease outside of pan can be
extinguished with baking soda or, if
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Do not clean door heat seal. It is
available, a multipurpose dry chemical or essential for a good seal. Care should
foam-type extinguisher. be taken not to rub, damage, or move
the seal. Clean only parts recommended
Care and cleaning
in this Use and Care Guide.
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Small amounts of formaldehyde and
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Do not repair or replace any part of the
carbon monoxide are given off in the range unless specifically recommended
Self-Cleaning cycle from fiberglass in this manual. All other servicing should
insulation and food decomposition. be referred to a qualified technician.
Significant exposure to these substances
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Disconnect the electrical supply before
could cause cancer or reproductive servicing the range.
harm. Exposure can be minimized by
venting with a hood or open window and
wiping out excess food spills prior to
self-cleaning.