Kenmore 970. 5032 Series, Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Always handle oven racks when the oven 

is cool. Place oven racks in desired 

positions while the oven is cool. if a rack 

must be moved while the oven is hot, use 

extreme caution. Use potholders and 

grasp the rack with both hands to reposi-

tion. Do not let potholders contact the hot 

heating elements in the oven. Remove all 

bakeware and utensils before moving the 

rack.

• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.  

Do not cover the broiler insert with 

aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease 

could ignite.

• Do not use aluminum foil or other protec-

tive liners to line the oven bottom. Only 

use aluminum foil as recommended in this 

manual. Improper installation of these 

liners may result in risk of electric shock or 

fire.

• Do not cook food on the oven bottom. 

Always use proper bakeware and use the 

oven racks.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

CLEANING YOUR OVEN

Before manually cleaning any 

part of the oven, be sure all controls are 

turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a 

hot oven can cause burns.
Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts 

free of grease that could catch fire. Do not 

allow grease to accumulate. Always follow 

the manufacturer’s recommended directions 

for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be 

aware that excess residue from cleaners and 

aerosols may ignite causing damage and 

injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease 

should not be allowed to accumulate on the 

hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s 

instructions for cleaning hoods.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS

• Use the self-clean cycle to clean only the 

parts listed in this manual. Before using 

self-clean, remove the broiler pan, any 

food, utensils, and bakeware from the 

oven. Remove oven racks unless otherwise 

instructed.

• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial 

oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective 

coating of any kind should be used in or 

around any part of the oven.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The 

door gasket is essential for a good seal. 

Do not rub, damage, or move the gasket.

• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the 

fumes given off during the self-clean 

cycle of any oven. Move birds to another 

well-ventilated room.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use an adapter plug or an 

extension cord, or remove grounding prong 

from the power cord. Failure to follow this 

warning may cause serious injury, fire, or 

death

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For personal safety, this appliance must be 

properly grounded.
For models factory-equipped with a power 

cord:
For maximum safety, the power cord must be 

plugged into an electrical outlet that is the 

correct voltage, is correctly polarized, and 

properly grounded in accordance with local 

codes. 
For ovens to be wired into a junction box:
It is the personal responsibility of the 

consumer to have the appropriate outlet with 

the correct, properly grounded wall recep-

tacle installed by a qualified electrician. See 

the installation instructions packaged with 

this appliance for complete installation and 

grounding instructions.