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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
● Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother fire or flame or use
a
multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven
can
be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven
off
or by using a dry multi-purpose chemical or
foam-
type fire extinguisher.
●
Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the oven.
● Do not touch the heating elements or the
interior surface of oven. These surfaces may be
hot enough to burn even though they are dark in
color. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact the
areas nearby or any interior area of the oven;
allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent
opening, surfaces near the opening,
cret’ices
around the oven door, the edges of the door
window
and
metal trim parts above the door.
Remember: The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
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When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least
170°F.
This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
Oven
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Stand away from the oven when opening the
door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face
antior
eyes.
● Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing an injury.
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● Keep the oven vent ducts
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unobstructed.
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Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
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Place the oven shelf in desired position while
the oven is cool. If the shelves must be handled
when hot, do not let pot holders contact the
heating elements.
Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution
against
burns from touching 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 your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch
fire,
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
Do not use aluminum foil
to
line
the
oven
bottom, except as suggested in this
guide.
Improper installation of these liners may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out
of
the oven and
clean
it. Leftover
grease
in the broiler
can catch fire next time you use the pan.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your oven.
Self-Cleaning Oven
● Do not clean the door gasket. The door
gasket
is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
●
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
ot’en
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
~~hen
the self-clean cycle is used.
● Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan, rack and other cookware.
● Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care
Guide.
●
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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