Use & Care Manual

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When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. Areas
adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
Never leave the range unattended when using high flame settings. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite. Also, if the burner flames and igniter are smothered with spillage, unburned gas will escape into the room.
DO NOT heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
Only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware are suitable for
cooking on the range burners. This type of cookware may break with sudden temperature changes.
Use only on low or medium heat settings according to the utensil manufacturer’s directions.
During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does not extend beyond the
bottom of the pan.
Always use pots and pans that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the burner. The use of undersized pots and pans
could expose a portion of the flame and may result in ignition of clothing.
To minimize the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials and unintentional spillage, position handles of pots and pans
inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or the edge of the range’s cooktop.
DO NOT use flammable cleaners to clean the range.
Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement when stirring or turning food.
WARNING: After a spill or boil over, turn o the burner and using caution due to possible hot surfaces,
clean around the burner and burner ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation.
Ensure all cooktop controls are turned o and the cooktop is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around
the cooktop. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to
corrode.
Place oven racks in desired position while oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, do not let the potholders
contact the broiler element.
When using the oven do not touch the broiler element, the interior surfaces of the oven or the exterior area immediately
surrounding the door. Interior oven surfaces become hot enough to cause burns.
Use care when opening the oven door; let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing foods.
DO NOT clean, rub, damage, move or remove the door gasket. It is essential for a good seal during baking. If the gasket
becomes worn or excessively soiled with food particles, replace gasket to assure a tight seal.