Tappan TGF326WGTG Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOURCOOKTOPUse Proper Flame Size--Adjust flame size so itdoes not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use ofundersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame todirect contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Properrelationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.• Know which knob controls each surface burner. Place a panof food on the burner before turning it on, and turn the burneroff before removing the pan.• Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting topburners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust theflame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not ExtendOver Adjacent Surface Burner_To reduce the risk of burns,ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentionalcontact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should bepositioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend overadjacent surface burners.• Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High HeatSettings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers thatmay ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line surfaceburner pans, or oven bottom, except as suggested in thismanual. Improper installation of these liners may result in riskof electric shock, or fire.• Glazed Cooking Utensils_Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils aresuitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the suddenchange in temperature. Check the manufacturer'srecommendations for cooktop use.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUROVEN• Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer--Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hotoven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replacefood in the oven.• Keep Oven Vent Ducts U nobstructed. The oven vent is locatedbelow the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this area whenthe oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not placeplastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. Theseitems could melt or ignite.• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desiredlocation while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven ishot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack withboth hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hotheating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rackbefore moving.• Do not use the broiler pan without its inserL The broiler panand its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away fromthe high heat of the broiler.• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposedfat and grease could ignite.IM PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FORCLEANINGYOURRANGE• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease thatcould catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneatheach surfaceelement. Donotallowgreasetoeccumulate. Referto the hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow themanufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be awarethat excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignitecausing damage and injury.CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVENS• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners on the oven liner or any of thecontinuous cleaning surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfacescan be identified by their rough surface finish.Grounding Instructions(electric ignition models only)Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not usean adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prongfrom electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning cancause serious injury, fire or death.This appliance is equipped with a 3-pronggrounding plug for your protection against shock hazard andshould be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle.DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. Formaximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into anelectrical outlet that iscorrectly polarized and properly grounded.DO NOT Operate the range using a 2-prong adapter or anextension cord. if a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only availableoutlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have itreplaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installedby a qualified electrician.Seethe INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this rangefor complete installation and grounding instructions.Grounding typewall receptacleDo not, under anycircumstance, cut,remove, or bypassthe grounding prong.Power supply cordwith 3-pronggrounding plug