6n Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite.n Keep the oven free from grease buildup.n Place the oven shelves in the desiredposition while the oven is cool.n Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is aconvenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touchinghot surfaces of the door or oven walls. Thelowest position is not designed to slide.n Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the containercould burst, causing an injury.n Never use aluminum foil to line the ovenbottom. Improper use of foil could start a fire and result in high carbon monoxide.n Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in theoven except as described in this manual.Misuse could result in a fire hazard ordamage to the range.n When using cooking or roasting bags in theoven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.n Do not use your oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch fire.n Use only glass cookware that isrecommended for use in gas ovens.n Always remove the broiler pan from range as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left inthe pan can catch fire if oven is used withoutremoving the grease from the broiler pan.n When broiling, if meat is too close to theflame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat toprevent excessive flare-ups.n Make sure the broiler pan is in placecorrectly to reduce the possibility of grease fires.n If you should have a grease fire in the broilerpan, press the CLEAR/OFF pad, and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out.n For safety and proper cooking performance,always bake and broil with the oven doorclosed.Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.OVENCOOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects againstfoodborne illness.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.n Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before self-cleaning operation.n Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan, grid and other cookware.n Nickel oven shelves (on some models)should be removed from the oven beforebeginning the self-clean cycle.n Gray porcelain-coated oven shelves (on somemodels) may be cleaned in the oven duringthe self-clean cycle.n Do not clean the door gasket. The doorgasket is essential for a good seal. Careshould be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.n Clean only parts listed in this Owner’sManual.n If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the powersupply. Have it serviced by a qualifiedtechnician.n Do not use oven cleaners. No commercialoven cleaner or oven liner of any kindshould be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners willdamage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.SELF-CLEANING OVEN
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