Use and Care Manual

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WARNING
Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
▶ Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.
▶ Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns and injury.
▶ Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when
necessary.
▶ To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no
more than a low-medium setting.
▶ Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer.
Wait until it is cool.
Spills of hot food may cause burns.
▶ Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food.
This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns.
▶ During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing,
potholders, or other flammable materials contact
surface units or areas near units until they have had
sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR
SURFACES OF OVEN - Heating elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an
oven become hot enough to cause burns.
▶ During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing,
potholders, or other flammable materials contact
heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the
appliance may become hot enough to cause burns.
Among these surfaces are oven vent openings,
surfaces near these openings and oven doors.
Exercise caution when opening the appliance.
▶ Standing to the side, open the door (or drawer) slowly
and slightly to let hot air and/or steam escape.
▶ Keep your face clear of the opening and make sure
there are no children or pets near the unit.
▶ After the release of hot air and/or steam, proceed with
your cooking.
▶ Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or
cleaning purposes.
▶ Do not leave open doors unattended.
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot
surface. Wet clothes and sponges can cause burns from
steam.
After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and allow the
cooktop to cool.
▶ Clean around the burner and burner ports.
▶ After cleaning, check for proper operation.
Inspect your cookware for damage or excessive wear
before using it.
CAUTION
Use caution when cooking foods with high alcohol content
(e.g. rum, brandy, bourbon) in the oven. Alcohol
evaporates at high temperatures. There is a risk of
burning as the alcohol vapors may catch fire in the oven.
▶ Use only small quantities of alcohol in foods, and open
the oven door carefully.
The oven racks and the oven cavity surfaces become very
hot during cooking.
▶ Place oven racks in the desired positions before turning
oven on.
▶ Always use oven mitts when the oven is warm.
▶ If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, do not let
oven mitts contact hot heating elements.
▶ Use caution when removing oven racks from the lowest
rack position to avoid contact with the hot oven door.
WARNING
Avoid reaching or leaning over the appliance.
▶ Be aware that certain clothing and hair sprays may
contain flammable chemicals that could be ignited if
brought in to contact with hot surface units or heating
elements and may cause severe burns.
Do not place any objects on the projecting control panel in
front of the burners. The area becomes very hot during
cooking.
WARNING
Storage in or on Appliance - The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and could result in injury.
▶ Flammable materials, corrosive chemicals, vapors or
non-food products should not be stored or used in an
oven or on or near surface units.
▶ The appliance is specifically designed for use when
heating or cooking food.
This appliance is intended for normal family household
use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the
Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If you have any
questions, contact the manufacturer.
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