DCS RGT484GGSS Use And Care Manual page 6

SAfETy pRACTICE AND pRECAUTIONS
do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the oven or cooktop. This will cause heat to be trapped underneath
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it. This trapped heat can upset the cooking perfor mance and can damage the finish of the oven or the cooktop
parts.
WARNING! NEVER
cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks airflow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, caus-
ing a fire hazard.
This appliance is for cooking. Never use the oven or cooktop to warm or heat a room. This could damage the
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cooktop or oven parts.
WARNING! NEVER
room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
When using the cooktop: do not touch the burner grates or the immediate surrounding area. Areas adjacent to
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the burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
When using the oven: do not touch the interior surfaces of the oven, the exterior area immediately surrounding
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the door or the back trim. The drip tray handles directly above the oven door may be hot if the oven has been
operated with the door open, or if something has prevented the door from sealing. Always use caution when
pulling out the drip trays (Gd & Gl models only) when the oven has been on, or is currently on. The drip trays get
hot when the oven is on. do not remove drip trays until they are cool.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when using high flame settings. When cooking with high flame settings,
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boil overs may cause smoking and greasy spill overs may ignite. More importantly, if the burner flames are
smothered by a severe boil over which effects the igniter, unburned gas will escape into the room.
only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable
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for cooktop use. This type of utensil may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on low or medium
flames settings according to the manufacturer's directions. The use of professional utensils is recommended.
do not heat sealed food containers; a build up of pressure may cause the container to burst.
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during cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does not extend
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beyond the bottom of the pan. This could heat and/or melt the handles, and may increase cooking time.
Always use utensils that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the burner. The use of undersized utensils will
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expose a portion of the flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and unintentional spill overs, position handles of utensils
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inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, cooking areas, or the edge of the cooktop.
Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the pan when stirring or turning food.
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Grease is flammable. let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits collect
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around the cooktop burners. Clean after each use or boil over.
For proper lighting and performance of the cooktop burners, keep the burner ports clean. It may be necessary to
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clean these when there is a boil spill or when the burner does not light, even though the electronic igniters click.
do not use the grill for cooking excessively fatty meats or products which promote flare-ups. do not use cooking
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utensils on the grill.
Clean the cooktop with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the cooktop while
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it is hot. some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow directions provided by the
cleaner manufacturer.
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cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or
use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the