Whirlpool RF3020XY Use And Care Manual page 4

@Use only d potholders. Moist
or damp po holders on hot sur- 7
faces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or bulk cloth
for a potholder. It coul d catch
on fire.
'Keep range vents unobstructed.
'Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could
cause Injury.
'Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using the cookto~
'Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin
%
without reflector bowls
may su ject the wiring and
components underneath them
to damage.
'Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners ma result in a risk of
electric s r; ock or fire.
'Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be
exposed and may result in the
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niting of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
l Check to be sure lass cook-
ing utensils are sa 3 e for use on
the ran e. Only certain types of
glass, g ass-ceramic, 9
ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cook-
tops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
aNever leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tin s. A boilover could result
% an cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
@Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s, 4 and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When usina the oven
l Always
p"
sition oven rack(s) in
desired ocation while oven IS
cool. If a rack must be re-
moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
4Jse care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam es-
cape before removing or re-
placing food.