Magic Chef 34HA-2CKXW-ON Use And Care Manual page 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CHILD SAFETY Touching a hot oven light bulb with a !__
damp cloth could cause the bulb to
Do not leave children alone or unsuper- break. Should the bulb break, discon-
vised near the appliance when it is in nect power to the range before trying to
use or is still hot. Children should never remove the bulb to avoid electrical
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of shock. I
the appliance. Children must be taught _,E,,_;,_,
that the appliance and utensils in it can Clean range with caution. If a wet
be hot. Children should be taught that sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
an appliance is not a toy. They should /
not be allowed to play with controls or a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleaners can pro-
other parts of the unit. Let hot utensils duce noxious fumes if applied to a hot
cool in a safe place, out of reachof small surface.
children. Be sure you know which knob controls
GREASE
which surface burner. Always make
sure the correct burner is turned on and
Use extreme caution when moving the that the burner has ignited. When cook-
grease kettle or disposing of hot grease, ing is completed, turn burner off.
Hot grease is flammable. Avoid letting Use caution when wearing garments
grease deposits collect around appli- made of flammable material to avoid
ance, range hood, or vent fan. Do not clothing fires. Loose fitting or long hang-
leave container of grease around a ing-sleeved apparel should not beworn
cooking appliance. Always letquantities while cooking. Clothing may ignite or
ofhotfatusedfordeepfatfryingcoolbe- catch utensil handles.
fore attemptingto move or handle. Inthe
event of a grease fire, DO NOT attempt
CAeTION:Donotstoreitemsofinter- tomovepan. Ooverpanwithalidtoex_ _1
est to children in cabinets above an ap- tinguish flame and turn surface burner
pliance or on the backguard of a range, off. Do not douse flame with water. Use
Children climbing on the appliance to a dry chemical or foam-type fire extin-
reach items could be seriously injured, guisher, if available, or sprinkle heavily
Do not use an appliance as a step stool with baking soda.
to cabinets above.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
Never heat an unopened container on
the surface burner or in the oven. Pres-
To reducethe risk of tipping of the appli- sure build-up may cause container to
ance from unusual usage or by exces- burst resulting in serious personal injury
sive loading of the oven door, the appli- or damage to the range.
ance must be secured by a properly in-
stalled anti-tip device. To check if de- Slide oven rack out to add or remove
vice is installed properly: Use a flash- food, using dry, sturdy pot holders. AI-
light and look underneath range to see ways avoid reaching into oven to place
that one of the rear leveling legs is en- Spills or boilovers which contain grease or remove food.
gaged in the bracket slot. When remov- should be cleaned up as soon as possi-
ing appliance for cleaning, be sure anti- ble. If they are allowed to accumulate, Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot
tip device is engaged when range is re- they could create a FIRE HAZARD.
placed. The anti-tip device secures the holders may cause burns from steam.
Dish towels or other substitutes should
rear leveling leg to the floor, when prop- COOKING
SAFETY
never be used as pot holders because
erly engaged.
Always adjust surface burners flame so they cantrail across hot surface burners
that is does not extend beyond the bot- and ignite or get caught on range parts.
CLEANING
tom of utensil. This instruction is based
Turn off all controls and wait for range on safety considerations. Use care when opening oven door. Let
parts to cool before touching or cleaning hot air or steam escape before remov-
them. Do not touch the burner grates or Never leave a surface cooking opera- ing or replacingfood. Always place oven
surrounding areas until they have had tionunatfendedespeciallywhenusinga racksinthedesiredpositionswhileoven
sufficient time to cool. high heat setting. Boilovers cause is cool. If a rack must be moved while
smoking and greasy spillovers may ig- hot, be careful to avoid contact of pot
nite. holders with oven burner flame.
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