Important Safety Instructions

Before beginning, please read these instructions completely and carefully.

• DO NOT remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from the product. This may void the warranty.
• Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer.
• The installer must leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain them for the local inspector’s use and for future reference.
• Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. This is based on safety considerations.
• Your unit should be installed by a certified technician. The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to local codes.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized service agency.
• Children should not be left alone in the kitchen while the oven is in use. CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities are different or are reduced, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless such persons receive supervision or training for the operation of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be monitored to ensure that they do not utilize devices as a toy.
• Do not hang on door or allow children to swing on doors.
• GREASE - Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully. Do not use water on grease fires. Flaming grease can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher. Let fat cool before attempting to handle it. Do not allow grease to collect around the oven or in vents. Wipe up spillovers immediately.
• Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not drape towels or materials on oven door handles. These items could ignite and cause burns.
• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot surface areas. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
• Keep area clean and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable liquids. Never use your oven as a storage space. Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns.
• Do not heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may cause the container to explode and result in injury.
• Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
• Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Hot air or steam can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
• Keep oven vents unobstructed. The oven vent is located at the front of the oven and vents into the room.
• Do not clean door gasket. It is essential for a good tight seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
• No oven liner protective coating such as aluminum foil should be used in or around any part of the oven. Improper oven liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Keep oven free from grease buildup by regularly using the steam-cleaning cycle.
• Before Steam-cleaning the oven, remove oven racks, rack supports, rack support attachment mechanisms, meat probe, and other utensils. Do not use your oven to clean other parts. A fan noise should be heard during the cleaning cycle.
• DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the oven may become hot enough to cause burns, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, and the oven door window.