Whirlpool FGS385B - Manual (Page 5)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using the oven
• Always position the oven rack(s) in
desired location while oven is cool.
• Use care when opening oven door. Let
hot air or steam escape before removing
or replacing food.
Grease
•Grease is flammable. Do not allow
grease to collect around cooktop or in
vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.
• Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming
pan by covering with a well-fitted lid,
cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming
grease outside of pan can be extin­
guished with baking soda or, if available,
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-
type extinguisher.
Care and cleaning
• Small amounts of formaldehyde and
carbon monoxide are given off in the Self­
Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation
and food decomposition. Significant expo­
sure to these substances could cause
cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure
can be minimized by venting with a hood
or open window and wiping out excess
food spills prior to self-cleaning.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No commer­
cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
•Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks, and
other utensils. Do not use your oven to
clean miscellaneous parts unless you are
instructed to do so in this Use and Care
Guide.
• Do not clean door heat seal. It is essen­
tial for a good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage, or move the seal.
Clean only parts recommended in this
Use and Care Guide.
• Do not repair or repiace any part of the
range unless specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should
be referred to a qualified technician.
•Any additions, changes, or conversions
required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs
must be made by a Roper Distributor or
Qualified Agency.
• Disconnect the electrical supply and the
gas supply at the shut-off valve near the
range before servicing the range.
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