• Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch surface burners, burner grate, or
oven heating element. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot
holders.
• Do not touch the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven. These
surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. During
and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact
any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other surfaces
of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces
include the oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, and crevices around the
oven door.
• Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
• Cook food thoroughly to help protect against foodborne illness. Use a food
thermometer to take food temperatures and check several locations.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the oven door, drawer or cooktop.
They could damage the rangeor tip it over causing severe injury or death.
Keep flammable materials away from the range
(Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury)
WARNING
• Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop, including
paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. These
garments may ignite if they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns. Avoid
storing frequently used items in cabinets over the range, and be careful when
reaching over the range.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the
range. Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.
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