Electrolux 30” Gas Range Use & Care Manual page 6

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Safety
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed
to become too hot.
• Use only dry potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
• Do not heat unopened food containers—Buildup of pressure may cause container
to burst and result in injury.
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In case of fire or gas leak, be sure to turn off the main gas shutoff valve.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn the oven off. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the
oven may begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Always turn the knob to the
LITE position when igniting the burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust
the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
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Use proper flame size—Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The
use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing. Proper relation of utensil to flame will also improve cooking efficiency.
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Do not use stove top grills on the burner grates of sealed gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on a sealed
gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above
allowable current standards. This can be hazardous to your health.
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electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for the
first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a
temperature above 0°c/32°f for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.
• Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface burners of
different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
burner. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface burner to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the
surface burner will also improve efficiency.
• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface
burners—To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due
to unintentional contact with the utensil. The handle of the utensil should be positioned
so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.
• Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings—Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Glazed cooking utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations
for rangetop use.