IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about
the same size as the surface element. If pan
is smaller, some of the heating element will
be exposed and may result in the igniting of
clothing or potholders. Correct pan size also
improves cooking efficiency.
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Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are
safe for use on the range. Only certain types
of glass, glass ceramic, ceramic, earthen-
ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due to the sud-
den change in temperature.
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Never leave surface elements unattended at
high heat settings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.
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Do not heat fat quickly and always watch as
it heats.
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Turn pan handles inward, but not over other
surface elements. This will help reduce the
chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials,
and spills due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
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Always position oven rack(s) in desired
location while oven is cool. If a rack must be
removed while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
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Use care when opening oven door. Let hot
air or steam escape before removing or
replacing food.
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When broiling, place meat at least 3” (7.4cm)
from the broil element. Meat placed too
close to the element may spatter, smoke,
burn or catch fire during broiling.
Grease
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Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to
collect around cooktop or in vent. Wipe
spillovers immediately.
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To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not
use cookie sheets or similar pans for
broiling. Also, covering the broiler grid with
foil is not recommended. Poor drainage of
grease may result in fire.
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Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan.
Smother flaming pan
on range by covering
with a well fitted lid,
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cookie sheet or flat
metal tray.
Flaming grease outside of pan can be extin-
guished with baking soda or, if available, a
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
Care and cleaning
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Coil element cooktop models: Do not soak
removable coil heating elements in water.
The element will be damaged and shock or
fire could result.
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Glass ceramic cooktop models:
DO NOT CLEAN HOT GLASS CERAMIC
SURFACES. If spills occur, move them aside
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off the hot element as soon as possible
with a razor blade scraper (single edge razor
blade in a holder), wearing protective gloves.
After the element area is cool to the touch,
clean cooktop with Cooktop Polishing
Creme, then rinse with a damp paper towel
and wipe dry.
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When the self-cleaning cycle is on, the range
exterior and cooking surface will become
hot. Keep children away from the range as a
safety precaution.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the range
unless specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
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Disconnect the electrical supply before
servicing the range.
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