Whirlpool SS373PEX manual Do not use the oven for storage

lDo not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.

lDo not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

lGrease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immedi- ately.

lDo not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or. if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam- type extinguisher.

l Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could resuft and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

lUse care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

l Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool.

l Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

* Do not use the oven for storage.

lDo not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

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.

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lNever use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result.

l Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located.

l Keep range vents unobstructed.

l Clean your range regularly. See care and cleaning instructions in this manual.

lDo not clean door seal. lt is essen- tial for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the seal. Clean only parts recom- mended in this Use and Care Guide.

l Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition. Significant exposure to these substances can 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 selfcleaning.

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 seffcleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks and other utensils. Do not use your oven to clean miscella- neous parts unless you are in- strutted to do so in this Use and Care Guide.

lDo 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 Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range.

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