8IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer SupportREAD AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Be sure to wipe up excess spillage beforeself-cleaning operation. Before self-cleaning the oven, removethe shelves, any broiler pan, grid andother cookware. Never place, use or self-clean the lower ovendrawer pan in the upper oven. Do not clean the door gasket. The doorgasket is essential for a good seal. Careshould be taken not to rub, damage ormove the gasket. Clean only parts listed in this Owner’sManual. If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,turn the oven off and disconnect the powersupply. Have it serviced by a qualifiedtechnician. Do not use oven cleaners. No commercialoven cleaner or oven liner of any kindshould be used in or around any part ofthe oven. Residue from oven cleaners willdamage the inside of the oven when theself-clean cycle is used.SELF-CLEANING UPPER OVEN Do not use the oven for a storage area.Items stored in the oven can ignite. Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Place the oven shelves in the desiredposition while the oven is cool. If shelvesmust be handled when hot, do not letpot holder contact the heating elements. 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. Thelowest position “R” is not designed to slide. Do not heat unopened food containers.Pressure could build up and the containercould burst, causing an injury. When using cooking or roasting bags in theoven, follow the manufacturer’s directions. Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.If overheated, they can catch fire. Do not leave paper products, cookingutensils or food in the oven when not in use. Keep the oven vent unobstructed. Make sure any broiler pan is in placecorrectly to reduce the possibility ofgrease fires. If you should have a grease fire in a broilerpan, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and keepthe oven door closed to contain fire untilit burns out. Never place, use or self-clean the lower ovendrawer pan in the upper oven.Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape cancause burns to hands, face and eyes.UPPER OVENCOOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry toat least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects againstfoodborne illness.