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13-2
EMPRESS
13.1.3 EXTERIOR REFRIDGERATOR
ACCESS
This compartment allows access to the refrigerator
for cleaning, inspection, maintenance and service.
It is good practice to open the compartment door
once in a while to make sure that the area is free of
any debris that might hinder air circulation.
13.2 COOK TOP
13.2.1 LIGHTING BURNERS
To Light The Cooktop burners:
1. Turn the burner control knob to 'on'.
2. Wait for the burner to ignite. If the burner does not
ignite within 10 seconds, turn the burner control
knob off: wait 5 minutes and try again.
3. Adjust the level of the fl ame by turning the control
knob to the desired setting.
REFRIDGERATOR ACCESS
It is not safe to use cooking appliances for com-
fort heating. Cooking appliances need fresh air
for safety operation. Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan.
2. Open window.
WARNING
13.2.2 SAFETY TIPS
1. The Cooktop is not designed for and should
never be used as a space heater.
2. Do not operate Cooktop while travelling or while
refuelling your vehicle at a gasoline service sta-
tion. The burners may ignite gasoline fumes.
3. Do not leave the Cooktop burners on without a
utensil for any length of time. Overheating of the
grates may cause the porcelain enamel to crack
and chip.
4. Any time the Cooktop is in operation, the power
range hood fan should be operating to help en-
sure proper ventilation.
13.3 MICROWAVE/RANGEHOOD
COMBO
The 120-volt range hood fan should be used
whenever the range or oven is being used. This
will aid in removing cooking odors, steam, fumes
and help in keeping the air in the motorhome fresh.
See the Owner's Manual in the Owner'sinformation
package for operating insturctions.
Operating Tips:
1. Do not attempt to operate the microwave oven
with the door open since this can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy.
2. Do not defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
3. Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
4. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. Do not
operate if the oven door does not close properly
(bent) or there is damage to the hinges and
latches (broken or loosened) or the door seals
and sealing surfaces.
5. The oven door should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualifi ed service
personnel.
COOK TOP