ReaD aND FOLLOW THIS SaFeTY INFORMaTION CaReFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSConsumer SupportOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions InstallationInstructions Troubleshooting Tips7GEAppliances.comn Do not use the oven for a storage area.Items stored in the oven can ignite.n Keep the oven free from grease buildup.n Place the oven racks in the desired positionwhile the oven is cool.n Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is aconvenience in lifting heavy foods. It is alsoa precaution against burns from touching hotsurfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowestposition is not designed to slide.n Do not heat unopened food containers.Pressure could build up and the containercould burst, causing an injury.n Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in theoven except as described in this manual.Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damageto the range.n When using cooking or roasting bags in theoven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.n Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.If overheated, they can catch fire.n Use only glass cookware that is recommendedfor use in gas ovens.n Always remove any broiler pan from rangeas soon as you finish broiling. Grease left inthe pan can catch fire if oven is used withoutremoving the grease from the broiler pan.n When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to preventexcessive flare-ups.n Make sure any broiler pan is in place correctlyto reduce the possibility of grease fires.n If you should have a grease fire in a broilerpan, press the Clear/Off pad, and keepthe oven door closed to contain fire untilit burns out.n For safety and proper cooking performance,always bake and broil with the oven doorclosed.n Never place, use or self-clean the lower ovendrawer pan in the upper oven.Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escapecan cause burns to hands, face and eyes.UPPeR OVeNWARNING: NEVER cover anyslots, holes or passages in the oven bottomor cover an entire rack with materials suchas aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flowthrough the oven and may cause carbonmonoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil liningsmay also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.