Kenmore 622.60002 Use & Care Manual page 4

Important Safety Instructions
If appliance is installed near a window, precautions should be
taken to prevent curtains from blowing over surface
elements.
NEVER use appliance to warm or heat the room. Failure to
follow this instruction can lead to possible burns, injury, fire
or damage to the appliance.
NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using
the appliance. Clothing could catch utensil handles or ignite
and cause burns if garment comes in contact with hot
heating elements.
To ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the
appliance or possible injury, do not adjust, service, repair or
replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in this guide. Refer all other servicing to a
qualified technician.
NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or
flammable materials in the ovens, near surface units or in the
vicinity of this appliance as fumes could create a fire hazard
or an explosion.
To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in a steam burn. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth which could easily touch hot heating elements
and ignite.
Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed.
NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit or in
the ovens. Pressure build-up in the container may cause
container to burst resulting in burns, injury or damage to the
appliance.
NEVER use aluminum foil to cover oven racks or oven
bottoms. This could result in risk of electric shock, fire, or
damage to the appliance. Use foil only as directed in this
guide.
Aerosol-type cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and
may be highly flammable. Do not use or store near
appliance.
Cooktop
NEVER leave surface units unattended, especially when
using high heat. An unattended boilover could cause
smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.
This appliance is equipped with different sized surface
elements. Select pans with flat bottoms large enough to
cover element. Fitting pan size to element will improve
cooking efficiency.
If pan is smaller than element, a portion of the element will
be exposed to direct contact and could ignite clothing or
potholder.
Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
or oven service without breaking due to the sudden change
in temperature. Follow utensil manufacturer's instructions
when using glass.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance using
conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
manual. Do not use stove top grills or add-on oven
convection systems. The use of devices or accessories that
are not expressly recommended in this manual can create
serious safety hazards, result in performance problems and
reduce the life of the components of this appliance.
Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, not out into the
room or over another surface element. This reduces the risk
of burns, ignition of flammable materials, or spillage if pan is
accidently bumped or reached by small children.
Glass-Ceramic Cooktop
NEVER cook on a broken cooktop. If cooktop should break,
cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet sponge,
cloth, or paper towel is used on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid steam burn.
Deep Fat Fryers
Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or
disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before
attempting to move pan.
Ovens
Use care when opening doors. Let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food.
For proper oven operation and performance, do not block
or obstruct oven vent duct. When ovens are in use, the vent
and surrounding area near the vent may become hot
enough to cause burns.
Always place oven racks in desired locations while ovens
are cool. If rack must be moved while an oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot element in oven.
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