Use and Care Manual

6
Warnings & Safety
Getting Started
Important Safety Notice and Warning
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such substances. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when the oven is engaged in
the self-clean cycle, there may be some low-level exposure to some of the listed substances, including carbon monoxide. Exposure
to these substances can be minimized by properly venting the oven to the outdoors by opening the windows and/or door in the
room where the appliance is located during the self-clean cycle.
Important notice regarding pet birds:
NEVER keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive
respiratory system. Fumes released during an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes released due to
overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non-stick cookware may be equally harmful.
About Your Appliance
• For proper oven performance and operation, DO NOT block or obstruct the any vents above or below the doors.
• Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for several minutes after oven is turned off. When the oven is in use, the vent and
surrounding area become hot enough to cause burns. After oven is turned off, DO NOT touch the oven vent or surrounding areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool.
• Other potentially hot surfaces include oven vent, surfaces near the vent opening, oven door, areas around the oven door, and oven
window.
• The misuse of oven doors (e.g. stepping, sitting, or leaning on them) can result in potential hazards and/or injuries.
WARNING
To prevent possible damage to cabinets and cabinet
finishes, use only materials and finishes that will not
discolor or delaminate and will withstand temperatures up
to 194°F (90°C). Heat and moisture resistant adhesive
must be used if the product is to be installed in laminated
cabinetry. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to
make sure that the materials meet these requirements.
WARNING
NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a
room to prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to
the appliance. Also, DO NOT use the oven as a storage area
for food or cooking utensils.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse
or circuit breaker before replacing bulb.
WARNING
BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
Make sure all controls are “OFF” and oven is
COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can
result in burns or electrical shock.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT touch a hot oven light bulb with a
damp cloth as the bulb could break. Should the
bulb break, disconnect power to the appliance
before removing bulb to avoid electrical shock.
CAUTION
This appliance is not to be used by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.