79 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSChild SafetyWhen children become old enough to usethe appliance, it is the responsibility ofthe parents or legal guardians to ensurethat they are instructed in safe practicesby qualified persons.Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean,sit, or hang on any part of an appliance,especially a door, warming drawer, orstorage drawer. This can damage theappliance, and the unit may tip over,potentially causing severe injury.Do not allow children to use thisappliance unless closely supervised byan adult. Children and pets should not beleft alone or unattended in the area wherethe appliance is in use. They should neverbe allowed to play in its vicinity, whetheror not the appliance is in use.9 CAUTIONItems of interest to children shouldnot be stored in an appliance, incabinets above an appliance or onthe backsplash. Children climbingon an appliance to reach items couldbe seriously injured.Cleaning SafetyIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: TheCalifornia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor ofCalifornia to publish a list of substancesknown to the state to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductive harm, andrequires businesses to warn customers ofpotential exposure to such substances.The burning of gas cooking fuel and theelimination of soil during self-cleaningcan generate some by-products which areon the list. To minimize exposure to thesesubstances, always operate this unitaccording to the instructions contained inthis booklet and provide good ventilation.When self-cleaning, confirm that the doorlocks and will not open. If the door doesnot lock, do not run Self-Clean. Contactservice.Wipe out excessive spillage before self-cleaning the oven.Birds have very sensitive respiratorysystems. Keep pet birds out of thekitchen or other rooms where kitchenfumes could reach them. During self-clean, fumes are released that may beharmful to birds. Other kitchen fumessuch as overheating margarines andcooking oils may also be harmful.Keep oven free from grease build up.