Whirlpool RF385PXY5 Use And Care Manual page 4

*Use only d
or damp po holders on hot r
pot holders. Moist
surfaces could result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot
holder touch hot heating ele-
ments. Do not use a towel or
bulky cloth for a pot holder. It
could catch on fire.
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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.
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Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes could create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
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Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cooking without reflector bowls
could subject the wirin and
components undernea h them
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to damage.
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Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners could result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
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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 could result in the
igniting of clothing or pot hold-
ers. Correct
pan
size also im-
proves cooking efficiency.
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Check to be sure lass cook-
ing utensils are sa e for use on 3
the range. 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.
*Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smokin
gr;;iy splllovers t I!
and
at could
.
@Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i
flammable materia s, and spills 9
niting of
due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
@Always position oven rack(s)
in desired location while oven
is cool. If a rack must be
removed while oven is hot, do
not let pot holder contact hot
heating element in oven.
@Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.
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