Dacor ECS230SCH Use and Care Guide - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Precautions To reduce the nsk of fire, electnc shock, senous injury or death when using your oven, follow basic safety precautions, _nclud_ngthe following • If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder Do not install or use a damaged appliance • Make sure that the oven has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation instructions Have the installer show you the location of the fuse or junction box so that you know where and how to turn off power to the oven • Do not install, repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it A qualified service technician should perform all other service Before performing any type of service, make sure that the electrical power to the oven is turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box Only use the oven for cooking tasks expected of a home appliance as outlined in this manual This oven is not intended for commercial use DO NOT TOUCH THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE • Make sure Indwlduals who use the oven are able to operate it properly • Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or climb on any part of the oven including the door Doing so may cause tipping, damage, serious injury or death • Do not leave children alone or unattended _nthe area around the oven Do not allow children to play w_th the controls, pull on the handle(s) or touch other parts of the oven Do not store items of _nterest to children above the oven Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the appliance • Do not tamper with the controls • To prevent the unit from t_pp_ngforward and to prowde stable installation, make sure the oven is secured to the cabinet according to the accompanying installation instructions Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby food jars and cans Pressure build up may cause the container to burst and cause injury Do not use water on grease fires A wolent steam explosion may result Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray Use baking soda or a foam extinguisher to extinguish flaming grease Be careful to avoid getting burned Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard, plastic and cloth away from and out of the oven Do not allow pot holders to touch hot surfaces Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the oven Do not allow clothing to come into contact with the _ntenor of the oven and surrounding areas during and immediately after use • Do not use the oven for storage • Clean and maintain the oven regularly as instructed in this manual Keep the enhre oven free of grease that could catch fire Clean only those parts listed in this manual • Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the self-clean cycle They will be hot • Use cookware only for its intended purpose Check the manufacturer's recommendations before use to determine if a utensil is suitable for use in an oven Certain types of glass, ceramic and earthenware are not suitable for use in the oven Personal injury or damage may result from the improper use of cookware • Exercise caution when opening the oven door Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching inside • Use extreme caution if adding water to food in the oven The steam can cause serious burns or scalds Use only dry pot holders when removing food and cookware from the oven Wet pot holders can cause steam burns • For your safety, do not use the oven to cook w_thout the convection filter(s) installed When the filter is not installed, the spinning fan blades at the back of the oven are exposed • Do not allow food to sit in the oven for more than one hour before or after cooking Eahng spoiled food can result in food poisoning • Do not leave metal objects, such as aluminum foil, the meat probe or cookie sheets on the bottom of the oven Do not allow the broil elements on the ceiling of the oven chamber to be covered up Do not hne the oven with aluminum foil or other materials Doing so may cause the oven or the items _nit to overheat, creating a fire hazard or causing property damage • Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to birds Remove birds to a separate, wel!-ventilated room during cooking • Before Self-Cleaning the oven, remove the broiler grill and pan, oven racks, convection filter and any other utensils, and wipe up excess spills DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OR COOKING UTENSILS, ETC, IN THE OVEN DURING THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE • Do not clean the door gasket, because rubbing, moving or in any way damaging the gasket, may eliminate the required tight door seal • Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven hner protective coatings on any part of the oven Do not use caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance, as these may cause permanent damage Do not use aerosol cleaners, as these may be flammable or cause corrosion of metal parts • Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc ) to remain on the oven cell surfaces The porcelain finish may stain