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S A F E T Y
I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S
Do not use abrasive or caustic
cleaners or detergents on this
appliance, as these may cause
permanent damage. Do not use
aerosol cleaners, as these may be
flammable or cause corrosion of
metal parts.
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Do not clean the range while it is
still hot. If using a damp sponge or
cloth, wait until the range has cooled
sufficiently to prevent steam burns.
Also, some cleaners can produce
harmful or unpleasant fumes if
applied to hot surfaces. Refer to
Care Recommendations on pages
27–28.
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic,
paper or cloth to come in contact
with a hot burner or grate. Do not
allow pans to boil dry.
Do not touch heating elements or
interior surfaces of the oven.
W H A T
N OT TO D O
Do not leave children alone or
unattended in the area where the
range is in use. Never allow children
to sit or stand on the appliance. Do
not let children play with the range.
Do not store items of interest to
children above or at the back of the
range, as they could climb on the
appliance to reach items and be
injured.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother the flame or use a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Never leave the appliance
unattended when in use. Boilovers
and greasy spills may smoke and/or
ignite.
Do not cover the burners and grates
with anything except properly
selected utensils. Decorative covers
should not be used.
Do not heat unopened food
containers, such as baby food jars
and cans. Pressure buildup may
cause the container to burst and
cause injury.
Do not store flammable materials
near burners or let grease or other
flammable substances accumulate
on the range.
