Magic Chef 3442XRA User Manual page 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
STORAGE ABOVE Be sure utensil is large enough to prop- IMPORTANT SAFETY
erly containfood and avoid boilovers. NOTICE AND WARNING
RANGE
Pan size is particularly important in
To eliminatethe hazard of reaching over deep fat frying. Be sure pan willaccom- The California Safe Drinking Water and
hot surface burners, cabinet storage modate the volume of food that is to be Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Propo-
should not be provided directly above a added as well asthe bubble action of fat. sition 65) requires the Governor of Call-
unit. If such storage is provided, it Never leave a deep fat frying operation fornia to publish a list of substances
should be limited to items which are unattended, knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocause
used infrequently and which are safely cancer or reproductive harm, and re-
quires businesses to warn customers of
storedinan area subjected to heat from Never let a pan boil dry as this could potential exposures to such sub-
an appliance. Temperatures in storage damage the utensil and the appliance.
areas above the unit may be unsafe for stances.
some items, such as volatile liquids,
cleaners or aerosotsprays.
ALUMINUM FOIL
Users of this appliance are hereby
Use aluminumfoil ONLY as instructed warnedthat the burningof gas can re-
in this book. lmproperuse of aluminum suitin low-level exposure tosome ofthe
UTENSIL SAFETY
foil may cause damage to the oven,af- listed substances, includingbenzene,
Use only pans that have flat bottoms fect cookingresults,and can also result formaldehydeand soot,dueprimarilyto
and handlesthatareeasilygrasped and in shockand/or fire hazards, the incompletecombustionof natural
stay cool. Avoid using unstable, gas or liquidpetroleum(LP)fuels. Prop-
warped, easily tipped or loose handled erly adjusted burners will minimize in-
pans. Do not use pans if their handles
PLASTICS
complete combustion. Exposure to
twistandcannotbe tightened.Pansthat Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. these substances can also be mini-
are heavyto movewhenfilled withfood Keep plastics away frompartsofthe ap- mizedby properly venting the burnersto
may also be hazardous, pliance thatmay becomewarm or hot. _the outdoors.
Always placea pan of foodon a surface AEROSOL SPRAYS VENTILATING HOOD
burnerbeforeturningiton, andturn it off Many aerosol-type spray cans are EX- To reduce the hazard of storageabove
beforeremovingthe pan. PLOSIVE when exposed to heat and a range, installa ventilating hood that
may be highly flammable. Avoid their projectsat least 5 inches beyond the
Alwaysturn pan handles to the side or use or storagenear an appliance, bottom edge of the cabinets, Clean
back of appliance,notout intothe room hood frequentlyto preventgrease from
where they are easily hit orreached by
SELF-CLEAN OVEN
accumulating on hood or its filter.
Shoulda boiloverorspillover resultin an
small children.To minimizeburns,igni- Donotcleandoorgasket. Thedoorgas- open flame, immediately turn off the
tionofflammablematerialsandspillage ket is essential for a good seal. Care hood'sfantoavoidspreadingtheflame.
due to unintentionalcontact with the should be taken notto rub, damage, or After thoroughly extinguishingflame,
utensil, do notextend handles over ad- move the gasket. Do not use oven the fan may be turnedonto removeun-
jacent surfaceburners, cleaners of any kind in or around any pleasantodoror smoke.
part of the self-clean oven. Clean only
parts listed in this booklet. Before self-
__ ./) , cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan,
oven racks, and other utensils, and wipe
off excessive spillovers.
It is normal for the cooktop of the range
tobecome hotduring a self-clean cycle.
Therefore, touching or lifting the cook-
top during a clean cycle should be
- avoided.
-3-