Kenmore ELITE 790.4637 Series Use & Care Manual page 4

Important Safety Instructions
, Do not heat unopened food containers--Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to
be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the oven during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If the
oven is not turns off and the power resumes, the oven may
begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven
function.
_ 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 O°C/
32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power
supply.
_MPORTANT _NSTRUCT_ONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
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 not extend
over adjacent surface units--To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to uninteno
tional 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.
FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY
Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop--lf cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately,
Clean cooktop gmass 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 applied to a hot surface.
, Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
_MPORTANT _NSTRUCT_ONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Use care when opening oven door or warmer drawer (if
equipped)--Stand to the side of the range 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 vent is
located at front above the oven door. 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/
warmer drawer (if equipped) is coo!. 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 heating elements in the oven/
warmer drawer (if equipped). Remove all utensils from the
rack before moving.
, Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler
pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept
away from the high heat of the broiler.
Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat
settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foi! to line oven
bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use alumi-
num foi! as recommended for baking if used as a cover
placed on the food. Any other use of protective liners or
aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or
short circuit.
, Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Ex-
posed fat and grease could ignite.
Do not touch a hot might 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.
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
recommendations for cooktop use.
Do not use decorative surface element covers. If an
element 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.