Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool RM978BXV User And Care Manual

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l
Read all instructions before using
the range.
l
Install or locate the range only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions. It is recom-
mended that the ran e be in-
stalled by a qualifie 8. Installer. The
ran
3
e must be properly con-
net ed to electrical supply and
grounded.
l
To reduce the risk of tipping of the
appliance, the appliance must
be secured by a properly in-
stalled anti-tip bracket. To check if
the bracket is installed properly,
remove the storage drawer [see
page14
tip brat I
and verify that the anti-
et is engaged.
B Do not use the range for warmin
or heating the room. Persons cou 9 d
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
. Do not leave children alone or
unattended in area where the
range is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the range. They could be
burned or injured.
m Do not wear loose or hanging gar-
ments when using the range. They
could ignite if they touch a hot sur-
face element or heating element
and you could be burned.
b Do not repair or replace any part
of the range unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All
other servicin
3
should be referred
to a qualified echnician.
b Do not store flammable materials
in or near the range. They could
explode or burn.
) Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother flaming pan on cooktop
by covering with a well-fitted lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming
grease outside of pan can be
extinguished with baking soda or,
if available, a multipurpose dry
chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
l
Use only dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch hot heat-
ing elements. Do not use a towel or
bulky cloth for a potholder. They
could catch on fire.
l
Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as the
surface element. If pan is smaller
than the surface element, some of
the heating element will be ex-
posed and may result in the ignit-
ing of clothing or potholders.
Correct pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
l
Never leave surface elements un-
attended at high heat settings. A
boil-over could result and cause
smoking and greasy spill-overs
that may ignite.
l
Make sure the reflector bowls are
in place during cooking. Cooking
without reflector bowls may sub-
ject the wiring and components
underneath them to damage.
l
Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of elec-
tric shock or fire.
l
Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
cooktop. Only certain types of
glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktops
without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature.
continued on next page
3