Baking, Broiling And Roasting; Self-Cleaning Oven - Kenmore 362.7262 Use & Care Manual

Baking, Broiling and Roasting
- Do not use the oven for a storage area, items stored
in the oven can ignite.
• Stand away from the range when opening the door
of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape
can cause burns to hands, face and eyes,
° Keep the oven free from grease buildup,
• Place the oven shelves in the desired position while
the oven is cool
• Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest
position is not designed to slide.
• Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure
could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.
• Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in this guide. Misuse could
result in a fire hazard or damage to the range_
= Never use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.
Improper use of foil could start a fire.
o When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven,
follow the manufacturer's directions
• Use only glass cookware that is recommended for
use in gas ovens.
° Always remove broiler pan from the oven as soon
as you finish broiling. Grease teft in the pan can
catch on fire if oven is used without removing the
grease from the broiler pan_
. When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
• Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to
reduce the possibility of grease fires,
• If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan,
turn the oven off and keep the door closed to contain
fire until it burns out.
Self-Cleaning Oven
, Do not clean the door gaskeL The door gasket is
essential for a good seal Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket
, Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven_
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used
° Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan,
broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from
the oven_
o Oven shelves should be removed from the oven
before beginning the self-clean cycle.
• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting
the self-clean cycle.
• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have
it serviced by a qualified technician
o Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.
° Keep the range clean and free of accumulations
of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
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