Whirlpool RF366PXY Use And Care Manual page 4

muse only dry potholders. Moist
or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot-
holder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel
or bulk cloth for a potholder.
It coul J catch on fire.
@Keep range vents unobstructed.
*Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could
cause injury.
@Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
*Do not cook on a broken
cooktop. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a
risk of electrical shock. Contact
a qualified technician imme-
diately.
*Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is
smaller than the surface unit,
some of the heating element
will be exposed and may result
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also improves cooking
efficiency.
@Check to be sure
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lass cook-
ing utensils are sa e for use
on the range. Only certain
types of glass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
ONever leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and
$;;;y spillovers that may
@Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, igniting of
flammable materials, and
spills due to bumping of the
pan.
When using the oven
l
Always position oven rack(s)
in desired location while oven
is cool. If a rack must be re-
moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
*Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.