Range Safety - Bosch HDS256U Use And Care Manual

ADDITONAL 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, page. 1
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.
If the 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 using high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite. More importantly, if the burner flames
are smothered, unburned gas will escape into the room.
See warning, 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 clean. It is necessary to clean 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 off and 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
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pan that contains grease. A grease fire could be ignited.
Always place pan on burner before turning it on. Be sure
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you know which knob controls which burner. When cooking
is complete, turn the burner off before removing the pan.
Important Safety Instructions

RANGE SAFETY

• In order to prevent possible burn injury while using the
• The burners may be hot even though they are not on. Interior
• Do not touch burners or interior surfaces of oven during
• During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
• The trim on the sides of the oven door may become hot
• Exercise caution when opening the door-standing to the
• Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure
• Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is
• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
• 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
• Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as
• To avoid electric shock, do not operate the oven without the
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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.
surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.
operation.
flammable materials contact the burners or the interior
surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to
cool.
enough to cause burns.
side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/or
steam escape, keeping your face clear 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.
may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact the hot heating elements.
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth.
manufacturer's directions.
suggested in this manual. Improper installation of aluminum
foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
light bulb cover in place.