• If a combination of oils or fats will be used 
in frying, stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.
• Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are 
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having 
flat bottoms large enough to properly contain 
food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large 
enough to cover burner grate. This will both save 
cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations 
of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left 
on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that 
can be easily grasped and remain cool.
• Keep all plastics away from the top burners.
• Do not leave plastic 
items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left 
too close to the vent.
• Do not leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable 
items and will increase pressure in closed 
containers, which may cause them to burst.
• To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be 
certain that the controls for all burners are at 
the off position and all grates are cool before 
attempting to remove them.
• When flaming foods are under the hood, turn 
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread 
the flames.
• If range is located near a window, do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners 
and create a fire hazard.
• When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot models), 
you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal 
to relight the pilot. When relighting the pilot, 
make sure burner controls are in the off position, 
and follow instructions in this book to relight.
• If you smell gas, and you have already made sure 
pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), turn off the 
gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. 
Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
• Do not use the oven for a storage area. 
Items stored in the oven can ignite.
• Place the oven shelves in the desired position 
while the oven is cool.
• Stand away from the range when opening the 
door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that
escapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
• Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a 
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a 
precaution against burns from touching hot 
surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest 
position “R” is not designed to slide.
• Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure 
could build up and the container could burst, 
causing an injury.
• Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven 
except as described in this guide. Misuse could
result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.
• Never use aluminum foil to line the oven 
bottom. Improper use of foil could start a fire.
• When using cooking or roasting bags in the 
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
• Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
• Always remove the broiler pan from range as 
soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the
pan can catch fire if oven is used without 
removing the grease from the broiler pan.
• When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame, 
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
• Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly
to reduce the possibility of grease fires.
• If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan,
turn off oven control, and keep broiler drawer and 
oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out.
Self-Cleaning Oven
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.
• Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken 
not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
• Do 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. 
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside 
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the shelves, 
the broiler pan and grid and other cookware.
• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before 
starting the self-cleaning operation.
• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn 
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
Vent appearance and location vary.
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Important Safety Instructions
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