l Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
lDo not use the oven for storage.
l Do not use aluminum foil to line reflector pans, oven bottom, or any other part of the range. Use aluminum foil only as recommended in this manual.
l Never 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.
When using the cookto~
l Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splatter- ing or spillovers left on a range could ignite and bum you. Pan size is espe- cially important in deep fat frying.
*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.
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*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
l Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering with a
Care and cleaning
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 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 self- cleaning.
l Do not use oven cleaners. No commer- cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
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