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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
9. Make sure burner grate is properly
4. Always place oven racks in the
positioned with grate tab inserted in
desired location while the oven is
hole in range top. Failure to do so
cool. As a precaution against
can cause utensils placed on the
touching oven walls, pull shelves out
burner grate to tip and spill scalding
to first stop when lifting heavy foods.
contents on persons nearby.
10. VENTILATOR HOOD--
IF USED:
5. DO NOT HEAT AN UNOPENED
Clean ventilator frequently to
GLASS OR METAL CONTAINER IN
prevent grease from accumulating
THE OVEN. Pressure buildup in the
on hood or filter and to avoid grease
container may cause it to burst and
fires. Avoid placing flaming food
result in serious personal harm or
under hood when hood is operating,
damage to the range.
The fan will spread the flames. In
the presence of flaming foods or in
6. Always remove soiled broiler pan
the presence of flames from any
source, turn fan off before
from the broiler compartment after
extinguishing flames,
cooking for GREASE LEFT IN THE
PAN MAY BECOME HOT ENOUGH
TO IGNITE. Using the broiler
OVEN COOKING SAFETY
compartment for storage is not
PRECAUTIONS AND HINTS
recommended. The broiler pan should
1. Do not use the oven as a storage
be in place when oven is in use.
area. This instruction is based on
safety considerations. Do not cover
7. Unrestricted air flow through the
or obstruct oven vent located to the
oven is necessary for safe and
back middle of the range surface.
proper operation of the oven burner.
Do not obstruct air intake located
below broiler drawer.
The flame size and appearance of a
properly adjusted oven burner
should look like this illustration.
2. Use care when opening oven door.
Let hot air or steam escape before
removing or replacing food.
3. Never reach directly into a hot oven
to add or remove cooking utensils.
Rather use DRY sturdy pot holders
and pull oven rack out before
adding or removing utensils. Do not
use DAMP pot holders because they
can cause steam burns. Dish towels
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or other substitutes are not
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recommended as they may get
caught on range parts or ignite.
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