Kenmore 46981 Use, Care, Safety Manual page 4

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lCeei_ this book for later use.
_e sure your range is installed and grounded properly
by a qualfied technician.
_3h_ese pots and pans with fiat bottoms, large enough
to cover the entire cooktop enement. This witl cut down
the risl" of setting potholders or clothing on fire with an
uncovered element and waste less energy.
_t]we_¢s use care when touching the cooktop, oven
heating _lernents or inside the oven. Heating elements
could be hr._tenough to burn you even if they are dark in
colon The oven vent duct and oven door may also
become hot during range use. The glass surface of the
cooktop wtl r_.tain heat after the controls are turned off.
On_y _ome ki_ds of glass or ceramic pans can be used
for cook_op cooking. Be sure that the pan you use will
not break when heated on the cooktop elements.
Place oven rP,cks in desired position while oven is cool.
tf rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven,
Aff:e_" broifng, always take the broiler pan out of the
range and clean it, Leftover grease in the broiler pan
can catch on fire next time you use the pan_
_Iw_'s use dry potholders when removing pans from
the oven or cooktop. Moist or damp potholders can
cause steam burns.
_Iways
t_.se care when opening oven door. Let hot air
and s',eam out before moving food,
_,tw_ys re!tow cleaning instructions in this book.
._liw_s keep the range and oven clean. Food and
grease are easy to ignite. Clean the range, oven and
vents reguiarly.
Do No_ Use Oven Cleaners _ No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any pall of the oven.
Clea_ Only Pa=ls Listed In Manual.
Always remove broiler pan and other utensils from the
oven b_.fore a sel-clean cycle.
CAUTION: De _ot store iteras of interest to
chilc_ren in c_i.e_s _ove a range or on _he
backguard o_ a range,
Children
climbing on a
ran_ _e reach i_ems could be serious|y injured.
AIv,_ays keep combustible wall coverings, curtains, or
drapes a safe distance away from your range and oven.
Atways keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and
other lnens a s_fe distance away from your range.
Never store such items on your range.
Ab_vays keep the appliance area clear and free from
things that will burn (gasoline and other flammable
vapors and lquids).
Do _et use pots or pans on your grill. You could be
seriously burned by heat from the grill when reaching
for the pot handle, Pots or pans may trap heat from the
grill and result in damage to the grill grates or grill finish,
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Never try to repair or replace any part of the range
unless instructions are given in this book. All other
work should be done by a qualified technician.
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause injury.
Never leave jars or cans of fat or drippings on or near
the range. Never let grease build up on your range. You
can keep grease fires from starting if you clean up
grease and spills after each range use°
Never use aluminum foil to line drip bowls or oven
bottoms. Improper use of foil could start a fire.
Never block free airflow through the oven vent.
Never" try to move a pan of hot _at, especially a deep fat
fryer, Wait until the fat has cooled.
Never put removable heating elements in water. Do not
put them in a dishwasher. Do not put them in the self-
clean cycle of self-cleaning ovens.
De no_ coo_ on _re_en coo_tep. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Never rub, move, or damage the door gasket on self-
cleaning ranges. The gasket is essential for a good seal
Hevee'touch surface units, heating elements, or interior
surfaces of the oven° They may be hot even though they
appear dark in color°
If the self,cleanincj mode _alfunctions, turn off and
disconnect the power supply. Have serviced by a
qualified technician.
Always keep wooden utensils, plastic utensils or canned
food a safe distance away from your range.
Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do in
case of fire..
For major sptls _ Turn unit to LO; use dry paper
towels to wipe up major spills, and then use a razor
scraper (held in a potholder) to scrape major spills from
a hot cooking zone. _0 NO, attempt further cleaning
until cooktop surface has cooled.
Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths
could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.
Never try to clean utensils, cookware or removable
parts of your range during a self-clean cycle,
Never use cooktop without reflector pans or drip bowls
in place. If these pans or bowls are not there during
cooking, wiring or other range parts may be damaged.
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