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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
iA WARNING i GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(CONT.)
[] Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlets and outlets
that are necessary for the range to operate
properly with correct combustion. Air openings
are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top
and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom
of the range under the broil drawer, lower oven
drawer or kick panel.
[] Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders touch surface
burners, burner grate, or oven heating element.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place
of pot holders.
[] Do not touch the heating elements or the
interior surface of the oven. These surfaces
may be hot enough to burn even though they
are dark in color. During and after use, do
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not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact any interior area of the oven;
allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces
include the burners, grates, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening and crevices around
the oven door.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing an injury.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to
at least an internal temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an internal temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
IA WARNING ]KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALSAWAY FROMTHE OVEN
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Foilure to do so moy result in fire or personol injury.
[] Do not store or use flammable materials in
an oven or near the cooktop, including paper,
plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings,
curtains, drapes and gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids.
[] Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Avoid storing
commonly used items in cabinets above the
range and be careful when reaching over the
range. Clothing in close proximity to burners or
hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.
[] Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.
[] Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on the
hood or filter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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