9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS6Child SafetyWhen children become old enough to use theappliance, it is the responsibility of the parents or legalguardians to ensure that they are instructed in safepractices by qualified persons.Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hangon any part of an appliance, especially a door, warmingdrawer, or storage drawer. This can damage theappliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causingsevere injury.Do not allow children to use this appliance unlessclosely supervised by an adult. Children and petsshould not be left alone or unattended in the area wherethe appliance is in use. They should never be allowed toplay in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.CAUTIONItems of interest to children should not be stored in anappliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on thebacksplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reachitems could be seriously injured.Cleaning SafetyIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: The California SafeDrinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires theGovernor of California to publish a list of substancesknown to the state to cause cancer, birth defects orother reproductive harm, and requires businesses towarn customers of potential exposure to suchsubstances. The burning of gas cooking fuel and theelimination of soil during self-cleaning can generatesome by-products which are on the list. To minimizeexposure to these substances, always operate this unitaccording to the instructions contained in this bookletand provide good ventilation.When self-cleaning, confirm that the door locks and willnot open. If the door does not lock, do not run Self-Clean. Contact service.Wipe out excessive spillage before self-cleaning theoven.Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems. Keep petbirds out of the kitchen or other rooms where kitchenfumes could reach them. During self-clean, fumes arereleased that may be harmful to birds. Other kitchenfumes such as overheating margarines and cooking oilsmay also be harmful.Keep oven free from grease build up.Cookware SafetyNOTICE: Do not place food directly on oven bottom.Follow the manufacturer’s directions when usingcooking or roasting bags.Do not clean parts or accessories in the self-clean oven.WARNINGRisk of electric shockUse of a wrong core temperature probe can damage theinsulation. Use only the core temperature probeintended for this appliance.State of California Proposition 65WarningsWARNINGThis product contains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm.