Frigidaire FES300ASC Use & Care Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
__! Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold
temperatures. When you use your appliance for the first time,
or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure
that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for
at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.
FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop --If cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
Clean Cooktop Glass with Caution--If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a
steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if ap-
plied to a hot surface.
Use Proper Pan Size_This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also
improve efficiency.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units--To reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil. The handle of the utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not
extend over adjacent surface unit.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended--Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has
boiled dry may melt.
Protective liners-- Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum
foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the
food. Any other used of protective liners or aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations for rangetop use.
Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an ele-
ment is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become
hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are
touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop.
FOR COOKTOPS WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating ele-
ments- Surface heating elements should never be immersed in
water. Heating elements clean themselves during normal opera-
tion.
Do Not Place Hot Cookware on cold cooktop glass. This could
cause glass to break.
Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
• Use Care When Opening Door or Warmer Drawer (if
equipped)--Stand to the side of the appliance when opening
the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you
remove or replace food in the oven/warmer drawer.
Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven is vented at
the rear of the cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this area when
the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place
plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These
items could melt or ignite.
Placement of Oven/Warmer Drawer (if equipped) Racks.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven/drawer (if
equipped) is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack before
removing rack. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both
hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot oven
element or interior of the oven/warmer drawer (if equipped).
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler or warmer drawer (if equipped)
grid with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so
could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the appliance or turn
off the power to the appliance before removing and replacing
light bulb.
• Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place--Absence of
these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.