Kenmore 970C4250 Use & Care Manual page 9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper cookware and
always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
APPLIANCE
Before manually cleaning any
part of the appliance, be sure all controls are
turned off and the appliance is cool.
Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Do not allow grease to accumulate.
Greasy deposits in the fan could catch
fire.
• Always follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that
excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently -
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
late on hood or filter. Follow the manufac-
turer's instructions for cleaning vent hoods.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF CLEANING
OVENS
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or move the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the appliance.
• Use the self clean cycle to clean only the
parts listed in this manual.
• Before using self clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and cookware
from the oven, storage drawer or
warming drawer (if equipped). Remove
oven racks unless otherwise instructed.
• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self clean cycle
of any oven. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
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