Built-In Oven Safety - KitchenAid JMC2430LL Owner's Manual

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These
words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
� Proper Installation - The appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1-02. In Canada, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian
Electrical Code. Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
� Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the
Room.
� Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left
alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance.
� Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance.
� User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
� Storage in or on Appliance – Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
� This appliance is not intended for storage.
� Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame
or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
� Do not use replacement parts that have not been
recommended by the manufacturer (e.g. parts made at
home using a 3D printer).
� Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth.
� Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or replacing food.
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BUILT-IN OVEN SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
� DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR
SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an
oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of
oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause
burns – among these surfaces are the coil and cooktop
elements, oven vent openings and surfaces near these
openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.
� Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
� Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
� Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in
desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating
element in oven.
For self-cleaning ovens:
� Do Not Clean 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 a protective coating to line the oven and do not
use commercial oven cleaner unless Certified for use in a
self-cleaning oven.
� Clean Only Parts Listed.
� Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and
other utensils, and wipe off all excessive spillage.
For smart enabled ranges and ovens:
� Remote Operation – This appliance is configurable to allow
remote operation at any time. Do not store any flammable
materials or temperature sensitive items inside, on top or
near surface units of the appliance.