IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, Continued
• Do not use the broiler pan wilhout its insert. The broiler pan and its in_ert aIlow
dripping fat oi' grease to drain and be kept away fro.m the high heat of the broiler° Do not
cover the insert with foil. Exposed Fat or _rease could Jgnhe.
, Do not louch a hot oven light bulb with a damp clofll. A hot oven light bulb could
bn_ak it touched with a damp cloth. Disconnect the electrical service cord m shu! off the
power Io the oven before removing and replacing the bulb.
• Allmv paris ta cool to room temperature before touching or L_emo_&,gthem from file range.
When a surface burrer is first turned off, the burner and grate arehot enough to cause bums.
• Clean the range regularly to keep all paris free of fat or grease whicl_ could catch
fire, Pay particular attention to the azea underneath, each surface bttrner_ Exhaust fort
ventilating hoods and giease filters should be clean. Do not allow fat or gI_ase to
accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. Refer _o the hood
manufilcturer's instructions for clean, aS.
• Glazed cooking utensils: Oa[y certain types of _lass. glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware,
or other glaz_ utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking, due to the sudden
change Jn temperaO_u:e. Check the manufactmer's recommendations for range:top u_
• Do not place plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range. These items could mett or ignite. Potholde_, towel s or wooden spoons
could catch fire if place too close to the flame.
. Do not use a wok equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the burner.
Beeaus_ _:hisring traps heat, the burner and grate could be damaged.Also, the burner may
not work properly; creating a carbon monoxide level above current health standards.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a _ood seal. Care
_hould be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
*Flexible Connector.s: If the gas _nge/oven is connected to a gas supply with a metal
flexible connector, move the range/oven with CAUTION for service or cleaning.
Flexible connectors are not intended for repeated bending. Do not allow eleane_ to
make contact with flexible connectot_.
The connector and its fittings are designed for use onty on fl_e original installation
and are not to be reused for another appliance or at another location. Connectors
nmst comply with ANSI Z21.24.
- It's good practice for each household to have an appropriate fire extinguisher for
use in the event of a hou_ fire,
• Disconnect tim range from electrical supply before attempting _o set vice or move it.
NOTE: The instructions appealing in this owner's guide are not meant 1o cover e'_'ery
possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance.
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