Bosch HGS246UC Use And Care Manual page 5

Please read all instructions before using this appliance+
COOKTOP SAFETY
• %_en using t he cod<top, DO NOTTOUCH THE HOT COOK%NG
AREA OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. Areas
adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to cause
burns. Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable
materials come in contact with a cooking area until it has
cooled.
Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when
necessary.Heat oil slowly on no more than a low=medium
setting, to avoid bubbling and splatter. Hot oil is capable
of causing extreme burns and injury.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer.
Wait until it is cool.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended. Boilovers can
cause smoke and possibly damage the cooktop.
Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the
utensil when stirring or turning food.
Other than the use of metal pans, only certain types of
glass,heatproof glass ceramic, ceramic, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop use. Other types of utensils
may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on
low or medium heat settings according to the utensil
manufacturer's directions.
Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air
vents do not blow flammable material toward the flames
or push the flames so that they" extend beyond the edges of
the pan.
Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not
extend over adjacent work areas, burners or the edge of
the cooktop.
Do not dean the cooktop while it is still hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot
surface.
S|:LF_CLFAMING SAFETY
Confirm that the door locks and will not open once the
door lock icon appears. If the door does not lock, touch
OFF and do not run SeIFClean. Phone 800/944=2904
for service.
Note; During a normal Self Clean cycle, the door does not
lock atthe beginning of the cycle; However, it does lock prior
to reaching the high self clean temperatures. In a Delayed
Self Clean cycle, the door locks immediately.
Do not clean the oven gasket. It is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken notto rub, damage, move or remove
the oven gasket.
o Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven liner protective
coatings of any kind in or around any part of the oven.
• Clean only oven parts listed in this manual.
• Before self=cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan,
oven racks,oven probe and other utensilsand wipe
out excess
softspillage,
REGARDING
PET BIRDS:
Birds haveverysensitive respiratory systems.Keep petbirds
outofthekitchen orotherrooms where kitchen f umes could
reach them. During self clean, fumes are released that may be
harmful to birds. Other kitchen fumes such as overheating
margarines and cooking oils may also be harmful.
OVEN SAFETY
To reduce the risk of fire:
• Do not store flammable materials in. on or near the oven.
• Do not use water or a wet rag or towel on a grease fire.
Smother fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or
foam=type (ABC) extinguisher.
o Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,
highly visible and easily accessible near the oven.
Do not use the oven's cavity for the storage of any item,
especially anything that is combustible, toxic, or flammable.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door
closed.Turn offoven, disconnect the circuit atthe
circuit breaker box and turn off gas supply at shut off valve.
Do not blockanyventopenings. NEVEPcover anyslots, holes
and passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with
materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Never use the oven to warm or heat a room. This can
damage the oven parts and may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning or overheating of the oven.
Never wear loose=fitting or hanging garments while using the
appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over the
range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may
cause severe burns.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, or sit on am/part
of the oven, nor to hang on the oven door, warming drawer,
or storage drawer. This can damage the range, and the unit
may tip over, potentially causing severe injur%
Have the installer show the location of the gas shutoff valve
and the circuit breaker or fuse. Hark the circuit breaker or
fuse for easy reference.
WARMING DRAWER SAFETY
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
pe_ons:
Do not use the warming drawer for storage. Flammable or
combustible material may ignite, and toxic material could
produce toxic vapors or explode.
• Exercise caution when opening the drawer=standing to the
side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/
or steam escape, keeping your face clear of the opening
and making surethere are no children or pets near the unit.
Only after the release of hot air and!or steam should you
proceed to access the warming drawer. Unless needed for
cooking or cleaning purposes, keep drawer shut, and do
not leave the drawer open unattended.
• Do not place food in unopened containers in the warming
drawer. Pressure could build up and cause containers to
burst,
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