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ADD][TONAL
PRECAUTIONS
FOR GAS-
POWERED
APPLIANCES:
If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job
of checking for leaks. If the connections are not perfectly
tight, you can have a small leak and, therefore,
a faint
smell.
Finding a gas leak is not a "do-it-yourself"
procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the burner
control in the ON position and this must be done by a
qualified service technician. See warning, "What to do if
you Smell Gas.", page !.
In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes,
open a window or door. Do not attempt to use the cooktop
until the gas has had time to dissipate. Wait at least five
minutes before using the range.
Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance or
place anything against the oven. Some fabrics are quite
flammable and may catch on fire.
Ifthe range is near a window, be certain the curtains do
not blow over or near the cooktop burners.
They could
catch on fire.
When using the cooktop, do not touch the burner grates
or the immediate
surrounding
area. Areas adjacent to
the burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.
Hore importantly,
if the burner flames are smothered,
unburned gas will escape into the room. See warning,
"What to do if you Smell Gas", page 1.
Avoid high flame settings with a pan larger than the grate
or with
one that spans more than one burner,
for
prolonged
periods
of time. That can result
in poor
combustion that results in harmful by=products.
For proper lighting performance of the burners, keep the
ignitor ports dean.
It is necessary to dean these when
there is a boilover or when the burner does not light even
though the electronic ignitors click.
After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and allow
cooktop to cool. Clean around the burner and burner
ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation.
Be sure all cooktop controls are turned offand the cooktop
is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or
around the cooktop. The sprayed chemicals could ignite
or cause hot metal parts to corrode.
Grease
is flammable.
Let hot grease
cool before
attempting
to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits
collect.
Clean after each use.
Do not allow flames to spread around or over the rim of
pan that contains grease. A grease fire could be ignited.
Always place pan on burner before turning it on. Be sure
you know which knob controls which burner. When cooking
is complete, turn the burner off before removing the pan.
RANGE SAFETY
In order to prevent possible burn injury while using the
appliance, tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and
do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments,
such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves. Avoid
reaching or leaning over the appliance. Be aware that
certain clothing and hair sprays may contain flammable
chemicals.
The burners may be hot even though they are not on.
Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause
burns.
Do not touch burners or interior surfaces of oven during
operation.
During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the burners or the interior
surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to
cool.
The trim on the sides of the oven door may become hot
enough to cause burns.
Exercise caution when opening the door-standing to the
side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and!or
steam escape, keeping your face dear of the oven opening
and making sure there are no children or pets near the unit.
Only after the release of hot air and/or steam should you
proceed with your cooking. Unless needed for cooking or
cleaning purposes, keep doors shut, and do not leave open
doors unattended.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure
may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is
cool. Ifa rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact the hot heating elements.
Use only dry potholders.
Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth.
Keep the oven free from grease build up.
Do not place food directly on oven bottom.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the
manufacturer's directions.
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
Toavoid electric shock, do not operate the oven without the
light bulb cover in place.
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