Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electricshock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICEThe California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California topublish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxideduring the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using aventilation fan or hood.When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Use this appliance only for its intendedpurpose as described in this Owner’sManual. Be sure your appliance is properlyinstalled and grounded by a qualifiedinstaller in accordance with the providedinstallation instructions. Have the installer show you the location ofthe circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easyreference. Do not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your range unless it is specificallyrecommended in this manual. All otherservicing should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician. Do not store flammable materials in anoven or near the cooktop. Before performing any service, disconnectthe range power supply at the householddistribution panel by removing the fuse orswitching off the circuit breaker. Do not leave children alone—childrenshould not be left alone or unattended inan area where an appliance is in use. Theyshould never be allowed to sit or stand onany part of the appliance. Do not allow anyone to climb, stand orhang on the door or cooktop. They coulddamage the range and cause severepersonal injury. Teach children not to play with thecontrols or any other part of the range. CAUTION: Items of interest to childrenshould not be stored in cabinets abovea range—children climbing on the rangeto reach items could be seriously injured. Never wear loose-fitting or hanginggarments while using the appliance.Be careful when reaching for items storedover the range. Flammable material couldbe ignited if brought in contact with hotsurface units or heating elements and maycause severe burns. Use only dry pot holders—moist or damppot holders on hot surfaces may result inburns from steam. Do not let pot holderstouch hot surface units or heatingelements. Do not use a towel or otherbulky cloth in place of pot holders. For your safety, never use your appliancefor warming or heating the room.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS3