Magic Chef 16RA-3B Use And Care Manual page 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CHILD SAFETY
Touching a hot oven lightbulb with a _ _ /
damp cloth could cause the bulb to
Do notleavechildrenaloneorunsuper- break. Should the bulb break, discon-
vised near the appliancewhen it is in nectpowerto the rangebeforetryingto
use or is stillhot. Childrenshouldnever remove the bulb to avoid electrical
be allowedto sitor standonany partof shock.
the appliance. Children must be taught v--_,.._,,j,,,__ _... z
that the appliance and utensils in it can Clean range with caution. If a wet _t".._ J /[.._j, _
be hot. Children should be taught that sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on 7"
an appliance is not a toy. They should a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
not be allowed to play with controls or steam burns. Some cleaners can pro-
other parts of the unit. Let hot utensils duce noxious fumes if applied to a hot
cool in a safe place, out of reachof small surface.
children. Be sure you know which knob controls
GREASE
which surface burner. Always make
sure the correct burner is turned on and
Use extreme caution when moving the that the burner has ignited. When cook-
grease kettle or disposing of hot grease, ing is completed, turn burner off.
Hot grease is flammable. Avoid letting Use caution when wearing garments
grease deposits collect around appli- made of flammable material to avoid
ance, range hood, or vent fan. Do not clothing fires. Loosefitting or long hang-
leave container of grease around a ing-sleevedapparelshouldnotbeworn
cooking appliance. AIwaysletquantities while cooking. Clothing may ignite or
ofhotfatusedfordeepfatfryingcoolbe- catch utensil handles.
fore attempting to move or handle. Inthe
event of a grease fire, DO NOT attempt
CAUTION: Do not store items of inter- to move pan. Cover pan witha lid to ex- I_ _J]
est to children in cabinets above an ap- tinguish flame and turn surface burner
pliance or on the backguard of a range, off. Do not douse flame with water. Use
Children climbing on the appliance to a dry chemical or foam-type fire extin-
reach items could be seriously injured, guisher, if available, or sprinkle heavily
Do not use an appliance as a step stool with baking soda.
to cabinets above.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE /
Never heat an unopened container on
the surface burner or in the oven. Pres-
Toreducethe riskof tippingof the appli- sure build-up may cause containerto
ance from unusualusage or by exces- burstresultinginseriouspersonalinjury
sive loadingofthe ovendoor,the appli- or damage to the range.
ance must be secured by a properlyin-
stalled anti-tip device. To check if de- Slide oven rack out to add or remove
vice is installedproperly:Use a flash- food, using dry, sturdy pot holders. AI-
lightand look underneathrangeto see ways avoidreachingintooven to place
that one of the rear levelinglegs is en- Spillsor boilovers whichcontain grease or removefood.
gaged inthe bracketslot.When remov- shouldbe cleanedupas soon as possi-
ingapplianceforcleaning,be sure anti- ble. If they are allowedto accumulate, Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot
tip deviceis engagedwhen range is re- they couldcreate a FIRE HAZARD.
placed.The anti-tip devicesecuresthe holders may cause burnsfrom steam.
Dish towelsor other substitutesshould
rear levelinglegto thefloor,whenprop-
COOKING SAFETY
never be used as pot holdersbecause
erly engaged.
Always adjustsurface burnersflame so they can trailacrosshotsurfaceburners
that is does notextendbeyondthe bob and igniteor get caughtonrange parts.
CLEANING
tom of utensil.This instructionis based
Turn off all controls and wait for range on safety considerations. Use care when openingoven door. Let
partsto coolbeforetouching or cleaning hot air or steam escape beforeremov-
them.Do nottouchthe burnergrates or Never leave a surface cookingopera- ingor replacing food.Always placeoven
surroundingareas untilthey have had tion unattended especiallywhenusinga racks inthedesiredpositionswhile oven
sufficienttimeto cool. high heat setting. Boilovers cause is cool. if a rack must be moved while
smoking and greasy spilloversmay ig- hot, be careful to avoid contactof pot
nite. holderswith oven burnerflame.
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