Amana AOES3030 Series Owner's Manual page 4

Do not use water on grease fires
Smother fire or flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
Use only dry potholders
Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Do not leave oven unattended
Boilovers can cause smoke and may ignite.
Oven
Use care when opening door
Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing
food.
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 is removed while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom
Aluminum foil can cause fire, damage oven interior, and
will seriously affect baking results.
Do not touch interior surfaces of oven during or
immediately after use
Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact
elements. Although these surfaces may be dark in color
they can still be hot enough to burn.
Use caution when touching oven while in use
Other areas of the oven can become hot enough to cause
burns, such as vent openings, window, oven door and
oven racks.
Self-Cleaning
Do not clean door gasket
The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, move, or damage 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 liner.
Clean only parts listed in manual.
Before self-cleaning the oven
Remove broiler pan, oven racks, and other utensils.
In Case of Fire
Fires can occur as a result of overcooking or excessive
grease. Though a fire is unlikely, if one occurs, proceed
as follows.
1. If you see smoke from oven, do not open oven door.
2. Turn oven control to "OFF" .
3. As an added precaution, turn off power at main circuit
beaker or fuse box.
4. Turn on vent to remove smoke.
5. Allow food or grease to burn itself out in oven.
6. If smoke and fire persist, call fire department.
7. If there is any damage to components, call an
authorized servicer before using oven.
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