Whirlpool FEP340Y - Manual (Page 4)

I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
•Use only dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a
potholder. It could catch on fire.
•Keep range vents unobstructed.
• Do not heat unopened contain­
ers. They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury.
• Do not store flammable materials
on or near the range. The fumes
can create an explosion and/or
fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
•Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cooking without reflector bowls
may subject the wiring and com­
ponents underneath them to
damage.
• Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
•Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be ex­
posed and may result in the
igniting of clothing or potholders.
Correct pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
•Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
range. Only certain types of
glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
•Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat set­
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
•Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, igniting of
flammable materials, and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven__________
•Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location while oven is
cool. If a rack must be removed
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.