6Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.n Do not heat unopened food containers.Pressure could build up and the containercould burst, causing an injury.n Keep the oven vent unobstructed.n Keep the oven free from grease buildup.n Place the oven shelf in the desired positionwhile the oven is cool. If shelves must behandled when hot, do not let pot holdercontact the heating elements.n When using cooking or roasting bags in theoven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.n Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is aconvenience in lifting heavy foods. It is alsoa precaution against burns from touchinghot surfaces of the door or oven walls.n Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.If overheated, they can catch on fire.n Do not use the oven for a storage area.Items stored in an oven can ignite.n Do not leave paper products, cookingutensils or food in the oven when notin use.n Do not use aluminum foil to line ovenbottoms, except as suggested in thismanual. Improper installation ofaluminum foil may result in a risk ofelectric shock or fire.Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can causeburns to hands, face and/or eyes.WARNING!OVENREAD AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDo not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kindshould be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the insideof the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.n Do not clean the door gasket. The doorgasket is essential for a good seal. Careshould be taken not to rub, damage ormove the gasket.n Before self-cleaning the oven, remove thebroiler pan, grid and other cookware.n Be sure to wipe up excess spillage beforestarting the self-cleaning operation.n If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,turn the oven off and disconnect thepower supply. Have it serviced by aqualified technician.n Clean only parts listed in this Owner’sManual.SELF-CLEANING OVEN