ImportantSafetyInstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including
l Read all instructions before using the range.
lInstall or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is rec- ommended that the range be in- stalled by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
lDo not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.
lDo not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They could be burned or injured.
lDo not wear loose or hanging gar- ments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot sur- face element or heating element and you could be burned.
*Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
l Do not store flammable materials in or near the range. They could explode or burn.
lDo not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with a
l Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. They could catch on fire.
. Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the sur- face unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.
l Never leave surface units unat- tended at high heat settings. A
lCheck to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop. Only certain types of glass, glass ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed uten- sils are suitable for
l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials,
and spills due to bumping of the pan.
l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
l Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot con- tents could cause burns and con- tainer particles could cause injury.
l Keep range vents unobstructed. l Always position oven racks in
desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
