Use and Care Manual

6 49-2000999 Rev. 2
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film
with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance
surface.Donotuseanysharpitemstoremovethefilm.
Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the
first time.
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove the adhesive from
packaging tape on new appliances is an application of
a household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a
soft cloth and allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. It
cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Consider recycling options for your appliance packaging
material.
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven.
Follow these instructions for safe operation.
■ Donottouchovensurfacesduringself-clean
operation. Keep children away from the oven during
self-cleaning. Failure to follow these instructions
may cause burns.
■ Beforeoperatingtheself-cleancycle,removepans,
shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven racks may
beleftintheoven.Donotuseself-cleantoclean
other parts, such as drip pans or bowls.
■ Beforeoperatingtheself-cleancycle,wipegrease
and food soils from the oven. Excessive amount of
grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to your
home.
■ Iftheself-cleaningmodemalfunctions,turnthe
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it
serviced by a qualified technician.
■ Donotcleanthedoorgasket.Thedoorgasketis
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket.
■ Donotuseaprotectivecoatingtolinetheoven
and do not use commercial oven cleaners unless
certified for use in a self-cleaning oven.
WARNING
OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Standawayfromtherangewhenopeningtheoven
door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burnstohands,faceand/oreyes.
■ Donotusetheovenifaheatingelementdevelops
a glowing spot during use or shows other signs
of damage. A glowing spot indicates the heating
element may fail and present a potential burn, fire,
or shock hazard. Turn the oven off immediately and
have the heating element replaced by a qualified
service technician.
■ Keeptheovenventunobstructed.
■ Keeptheovenfreefromgreasebuildup.Greasein
the oven may ignite.
■ Placeovenracksindesiredlocationwhileovenis
cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not
let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven.
■ Whenusingcookingorroastingbagsintheoven,
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
■ Pulltheovenracktothestop-lockpositionwhen
loading and unloading food from the oven. This
helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of
the door and oven walls.
■ Donotleaveitemssuchaspaper,cookingutensils
or food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in
an oven can ignite.
■ Neverplacecookingutensils,pizzaorbakingstones,
or any type of foil or liner on the oven floor. These
items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to
the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR APPLIANCE
DisposeoforrecycleyourapplianceinaccordancewithFederalandLocalRegulations.Contactyourlocal
authorities for the environmentally safe disposal or recycling of your appliance.