5ASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Be sure your oven is Installed and grounded properly
by a qualified technician,
Always use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven. Moist or damp potholders can cause steam
burns°
Always follow cleaning instructions in this book_
Always keep the oven clean° Food and grease are easy
to ignite. Clean the oven and vents regularly.
Clean Only Parts Listed In Manual.
CAUTIION: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above the oven Children
climbing to reach items could be seriously in-
jured.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains, or
drapes a safe distance away from your oven_
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and
other linens a safedistance away from your oven° Never'
store such items in your oven.
Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn (gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids).
Never try to repair' or replace any part of the oven
unless instructions are given in this book° All other
work should be done by a skilled technician,_
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause injury.
Never leave jars or cansof fat ordrippings in or near the
oven. Never let grease build up in your oven_ You can
keep grease fires from starting if you clean up grease
and spills after each oven use°
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled.
Never touch the heating elements or interior surfaces
of the oven. They may be hot even though they appear
dark in color.
Always keep wooden utensils, plastic utensils or canned
food a safe distance away from your oven°
Some cleaners produce nox-
ious fumes and wet cloths or
sponges could cause steam
burns if used on a hot surface.
NOTE=
Be sure the oven is securely installed in a cabi-
net that is firmly attached to the house struc.
ture. Weight on the oven door could potentially
cause the oven to tip and result in injury, Never
allow anyone to climb, sit1 stand or hang on the
oven door,
OVEN SAFETY
Place oven racks in desired position while oven is cool.
If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the
oven and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan can
catch on fire the next time you use the pan.
Always use care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and steam escape before moving food.
Neveruse aluminum foilto lineovenbottoms. Improper
use of foil could start a fire.
S :ILF.CILEAH SAFETY
If the self.cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off
and disconnect the power supplyo Have serviced by a
qualified technician.
Always remove broiler pan and other utensils from the
oven before a self-clean cycleo
Never rub, move, or damage the door gasket on self-
cleaning ranges° The gasket is essential for a good seal.
Never try to clean utensils, cookware or removable
parts of your oven during a self-clean cycle.
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,
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