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Do not allow aluminum fbil, meat probes or any other
metal object (other than a pan on a surface element) to
conttK:t heating elements.
Utensil Safety
Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface elements of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface element. Tile use of undersized utensils will
expose a portion of tile heating element to direct
eontact and m_w result in tile ignition of clothing. The
proper relationship of the utensil to the element will
also improve efIlciency.
Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily
grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable or loose
handled pans.
Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain 1})o11
and aw)id boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in
deep t_att_,'ing.
To minimize bums, ignition of flammable materials and
spillage due to unintentional contact x_hth tile utensil, do
not extend handles over adjacent surface elements. Al-
ways turn pan handles toward the side or back of the
appliance, not out into the mona where thev are easily
hit or reached bv small children.
Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage tile utensil
and the appliance.
Follow the manut_tcturer_ directions when using oven
cooking bags.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ccramic, ceramic, or
glazed utensils tire suitable tot cooktop or oven usage
without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.
This appliance has been tested for sa}) performance
using conventional eoo_vare. Do not use any devices or
aecessories that are not specifically recommended in
this mmmal. Do not usc eyelid covers for the surthce
units, stove top grills, or add-on oven convection
systems. Tile use of devices or accessories that are not
expressly recommended in this manual can create
serious safipt), hazards, result in performance problems,
and reduce the lifb of tile components of tile appliance.
Cleaning Safety
Clean only parts listed in this book and fbllow
recommended procedures.
Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool
before touching or cleaning them.
Clean eooktop with caution. Use care to avoid steam
bums if'a wet sponge or cloth is used to _dpe spills on a
hot surface. Some eleaners can produce IIOXiOllS fLlltles
if"applied to a hot surface.
Do not soak or immerse the removabh_ heating
elements in water (select models). Immersing an
element in water would damage the insulating material
inside the element.
Do not use aluminunl toil to line the suflhce unit drip
bowls (select models) or tile oven bottom, hnproper
installation of these liners mav result in a risk of electric
shock or tlre.
Self-Clean Oven (select models)
Do not clean door gasket. Tile door gasket is essential
tbr a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage, or move the gasket. Do not use oven cleaners
of any kind in or around any part of the self-clcan oven.
Before seliLcleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven
racks, and olher utensils, and wipe off excessive
spillovers to p:rcwmt excessive smoke or tlare-ups.
CAUTION: DO NOT I,EAVE FOOl) OR COOKING
UTENSIl,S, ETC., IN TIlE OVEN DURING TIlE
SELF-CLEAN (_YCLE.
It is normal fi_r the cooktop of the range to become hot
during a self-clean cvcle, Therefore, touching the
c(×)ktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.
A ikm should be heard dining the self-clean cycle (select
models). If not, cancel tlle cycle and call servicer, l/efer
to the Table of Contents t})r location of self-clean
instructions and f'or infimnation, if"equipped.
Important Safety Notice and Warning
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substanees
known to the State of Califimlia to cause caneer or
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers ofpotentM exposures to such substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when
the oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle (select
models), there may be some low level exposure to some
of the listed substances, including carbon monoxide.
Exposure to these substances (:all be minimized bv
properly venting tile range to the outdoors during the
self'-cleml cycle by opening the _indows and/or door in
tile room where appliance is located.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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