GE 16 - Oven Safety and Self-Cleaning; Oven Safety Guidelines; Self-Cleaning Oven Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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• Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury .
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
• Place the oven rack in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If racks must be
handled when hot. do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
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• Stand away from the range when opening
the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes
can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
• Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a
convenie~ce in Ii~ing heavy foods. It is .also
a precaution against burns from touching
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SELF-CLEANING OVEN (on some models)
• Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket
is essential for a good seal. Care should be
t aken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
C lean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
• Do not use oven cleaners on self-clean
models. No commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part
of
the oven. Residue from oven cleaners
will damage the inside of the oven when
the self-clean cycle is used.
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
• When using cooking or roasting bags in
the oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
• Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
• Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
• Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
the broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
• Take the racks out of the oven before
you begin the self-clean cycle or they
may discolor.
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