Owner's manual

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• Useproperamesize—Adjustamesize
so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil.Theuseofundersizedutensilswill
exposeaportionoftheburnerametodirect
contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Properrelationshipofutensiltoamewillalso
improveefciency.
• Donotusestovetopgrillsontheburner
grates of sealed gas burners. If you use a
stove top grill on a sealed gas burner, it will
cause incomplete combustion and can result
in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above
allowable current standards. This can be
hazardoustoyourhealth.
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS
FORUSINGYOURCOOKTOP
• Knowwhichknobcontrolseachsurface
burner. Place a pan of food on the burner before
turning it on, and turn the burner off before
removing the pan.
• AlwaysturntheknobtothefullLITEposition
when igniting top burners. Visually check that
burnerhaslit.Thenadjusttheamesoitdoes
not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
• UseProperPanSize—This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface burners
ofdifferentsizes.Selectutensilshavingat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface
burner.Theuseofundersizedutensilswill
expose a portion of the surface heating unit
to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the
surfaceunitwillalsoimproveefciency.
• UtensilHandlesShouldBeTurnedInward
and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent
SurfaceBurners—To reduce the risk of burns,
ignitionofammablematerials,andspillage
due to unintentional contact with the utensil.
The handle of the utensil should be positioned
so that it is turned inward, and does not extend
overadjacentsurfaceburners.
• NeverLeaveSurfaceBurnersUnattended—
Boiloverscausesmokingandgreasyspillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
• Protectiveliners—Donotusealuminum
foil to line oven bottom or any other part of
the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended for baking if used as a cover
placed on the food. Any other used of protective
liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electricshockorreorashortcircuit.
• GlazedCookingUtensils—Only certain types
of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware,
orotherglazedutensilsaresuitablefor
cooktop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop
use.
• Aircurtainorotheroverheadrangehoods,
which operate by blowing a downward air
owontoarange,shallnotbeusedin
conjunction with gas ranges other than when
the hood and range have been designed,
tested and listed by an independent test
laboratory for use in combination with each
other.
• DonotuseSearingGrillonthecooktop.
The searing grill is not designed for use on the
cooktop.Doingsomayresultinare.
• DoNotUseDecorativeSurfaceburner
Covers. If a burner is accidentally turned on,
the decorative cover will become hot and
possiblymelt.Burnswilloccurifthehotcovers
aretouched.Damagemayalsobedonetothe
cooktop or burners because the covers may
cause overheating. Air will be blocked from the
burner and cause combustion problems.
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS
FORUSINGYOUROVEN
• UseCareWhenOpeningDoororDrawer—
Stand to the side of the appliance when opening
the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam
escape before you remove or replace food in
the oven/warmer drawer.
• KeepOvenVentDuctsUnobstructed.The
oven is vented at the front above the oven door
or through the rear of cooktop. Touching the
surfaces in this area when the oven is operating
may cause severe burns. Also, do not place
plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the
oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.
• PlacementofOven/WarmerDrawer(if
equipped)Racks.Always place oven racks in
desired location while oven/drawer (if equipped)
is cool. Remove all utensils from the rack
before removing rack. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands
toreposition.Donotletpotholderscontactthe
hot oven element or interior of the oven/warmer
drawer (if equipped).
Important Safety Instructions