When using the cooktop
l Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil- overs and spillovers. Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.
l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,
l Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite.
l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.
l Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.
When using the oven
l Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool.
l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Grease
l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.
lDo not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering with a
Care and cleanina
l Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self- Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition. Significant expo- sure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to
lDo not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
l Before
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