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1. Precautions
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electrical shock, make sure your range has been
properly grounded and always disconnect it from
the main power supply before any servicing.
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left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room.
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not be stored in an oven or near surface units. Be sure all
packing materials are removed from the appliance before
operating it. Keep plastics, clothes, and paper away from
parts of the appliance that may become hot.
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should never be worn while using the appliance.
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closing the door or using baking soda or a dry-chemical
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hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
the pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth.
WARNING
SURFACES
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS OR
AREAS NEAR BURNERS
– Surface burners may
still be hot after they have been turned off. Areas
near surface burners may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or
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surface burners or areas near burners until they
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areas are the cooktop, surface burner grates, and
surfaces close to the cooktop.
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of
a range
– Children climbing on the range to reach
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SURFACE BURNERS
Use Proper Pan Size
– This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface burners of different sizes.
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result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
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Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High
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Protective Liners
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in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may
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Glazed Cooking Utensils
– Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service
without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and
Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners
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materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact
with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be
positioned so that it is turned inward and does not
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Surface Burner Components
– The burners,
burner caps, and burner cups should always be
cleaned by hand. They are not dishwasher-safe. The
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whenever the burner cups are cleaned.
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surface burner. Make sure you turned on the correct
surface burner.
COOKTOP COOKING SURFACES
Clean Cooktop 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
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cleaner on painted metal surfaces.
VENTILATING HOODS:
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently
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or disposing of hot grease.
