important safety instructions _7importANt SAfety iNStructioNSDanger to childrenDo not store any object of interest to children on the cooktop or backguardof the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be killed orseriously injured.The inner rack of the Split Rack can be dropped if it is not assembled properly.Place the Inner rack in the proper place on the Outer rack. Always insert therack or split rack assembly (if equipped) on the same level of the oven cavityside.Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they maybump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door.Keep all packaging materials out of reach of children. Children may play withthem. Failure to dispose of plastic bags could result in suffocation.Do not leave children alone or unattended in an area where a range is in use.They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of a range.Do not let little children touch the range.The cooktop grates and griddle (if equipped) are heavy and presents a risk ofinjury if dropped on a foot. Teach children not to touch or play with grates orgriddle.Teach children not to touch or play with the controls or any part of the range.We recommend you utilize the control / door lockout feature to reduce the riskof mis-use by children.Before disposing of the range, cut off the power cord to prevent it from beingconnected to a power source. Remove the door to prevent children andanimals from getting trapped.fireDo not touch oven burners, drawer burners, or interior surfaces of the ovenduring or immediately after cooking. Cooking surfaces, grates, cooktop burnersand caps, as well as oven walls may be hot even though they are dark in color.Interior oven surfaces can become hot enough to cause burns. During andafter use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contactoven burners, drawer burners, or interior surfaces of the oven until they havehad sufficient time to cool.Do not let a pot holder touch a hot heating element. Do not use a towel orother bulky cloth as a pot holder.Do not use your range to heat unopened food containers or to dry wet items orclothing.Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Clean vents frequently to avoid greasebuildup. See page 55. There can be slight popping sound during oven cooking.This sound may occur during the normal oven burner cycling, when the ovenburner flame is extinguished.