JIl IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)l Do not touch the surface units, the heating l -g ~Et the shelf to the shelf stop-lockekxnents or the interior surface of the oven. is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It isThese surfaces may be hot enough to burn even also a precaution against burns from touching hotthough they are dark in color. During and after surfaces of the door or oven walls.use, do not touch, or let clothing or otherflammable materials contact the surface units, the * plae~ & oven shelf in the desired positionwhile the oven is cool. If the shelves must beareas nearby the suil?ace units or any interior area handled when hot, do not Iet pot holder contactof the oven; allow suffkient time for cooling, fiist. the heating elements.Potentially hot surfaces include the ccmktop, areasfacing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces l For continuous clean models, do not use ovencleaners on any of the continuous cleaningriear the opening, crevices around the oven door,the edges of the door window and metal trim parts surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces can beidentified by their rough surface finish.above the door.Remember: The inside surface of the oven may Surface Cooking Unitsbe hot when the door is opened. (Electric Coil models only)s Do not use water on grease fires.Never pick up a flaming pan.Turn the controls off. Smother aflaming pan on a surface unit by covering thepan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookiesheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose drychemical or foam-type fire extinguisher,Flaming grease outside a pan can be put outby covering it with baking soda or, if available,by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.Flame in the oven can be smothered completelyby closing the oven door and turning the oven offor by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.Oven. ~tind away from the range when openingthe oven door. Hot air or steam which escapescan cause bums to hands, face and/or eyes.z Do not heat Unopened food containers.Pressur-e could buildup and the container couldburst, causing an injury.l Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.l Keep the oven free from grease buiidup.l When using cooking or roasting bags in theoven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.Q DO not USe Your oven to dry newspapers.If overheated, they can catch fire.Q Do not leave paper products, cooking utensilsor food in the oven when not in use.. use pr~~r pan size-Selectcookware having flat bottoms largeenough to cover the surface unitheating element. me use of undersized cookwarewill expose a portion of the surface unit to directcontact and may result in ignition of clothing.Proper relationship of the cookware to the surfaceunit will also improve efficiency.a ~ev~r leave the surface units unattended athigh heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking andgreasy spillovers that may catch on fire.l Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are notcovered and are in place. Their absence duringcooking could damage range parts and wiring.* Do not use ahuninum foil to Iine the drip pansor anywhere in the oven except as described inthis guide. Misuse could result in a shock, firehazard or damage to the range.. oflly ~e~ain types of glass> glasticeramkearthenware or other glazed containers aresuitable for cooktop service; others may breakbecause of the sudden change in temperature.l To minimize the possibility of burns, ignitionof flammable materials and spillage, the handle ofa mmtainer should be turned toward the center ofthe range without extending over the nearbysurface units.. Always turn the surface units off beforeremoving cookware.l To avoid the possibility of a burn or electricshock, always be certain that the controls for allsurface units are at the off. rwsition and all coilss Do not use oven for a storage area.Items stored in an oven can ignite. are cool before attempting~o lift or remove a unit.4 * h not immerse or soak the removable surfaceunits. Do not put them in a dishwasher.