Use and Care Manual

OVEN COOKING SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Do not block the ducts on the rear of the range when cooking in the oven. It is
important that the flow of moist warm air from the oven and fresh air into the oven
burner never be interrupted. Avoid touching the vent opening or nearby surfaces
during oven or broiler operation because they are hot. Do not pace plastics, paper or
other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.
• Use all the oven modes with the oven door closed.
• Never use aluminum foil to cover the oven shelves or to line the floor of the oven. The
trapped heat can irreversibly damage the enamel and may even cause a fire.
• Do not place water, ice, or any dish or tray directly on the oven floor, as this will
irreversibly damage the enamel.
• Do not cover the slotted grid of the broil/roast pan with aluminum foil. This will catch
the grease and could cause fire.
• Do not use plastic wrap or wax paper in the oven.
• For food safety reasons, do not leave food in the oven for longer than two hours
before and after cooking or defrosting. This is to avoid contamination by organisms
which may cause food poisoning. Take care during warmer weather.
• According to the United Sates Department of Agriculture: DO NOT hold foods at
temperatures between 40 F to 140 F more than 2 hours. Cooking raw foods below 275 F
is not recommended.
• Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack
with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil lining may also trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.
COOKTOP SAFETY GUIDELINES
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