Frigidaire PLGF659GC Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 4

Important Safety Instructions • Wear proper apparel-Loose-fitting or hanging result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to garments should never be worn while using the the surface burner will also improve efficiency. appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable • Utensil handles should be turned inward and not materials contact hot surfaces. extend over adjacent surface burners-To reduce the • Do not use water or flour on grease fires-Smother risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry due to unintentional contact with the utensil. The handle of chemical or foam-type extinguisher. the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, • When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or and does not extend over adjacent surface burners. grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot. • Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat In case of fire or gas leak, be sure to turn off the main gas shutoff valve. • Use only dry potholders-Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder. • Do not heat unopened food containers-Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury. • Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded. IMPORTANT-Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If the oven is not turns off and the power resumes, the oven may begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil. settings-Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt. • Protective liners-Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit. • Glazed cooking utensils-Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for rangetop use. • Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If a burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to Use proper flame size-Adjust flame the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the overheating. Air will be blocked from the burner and utensil. The use of undersize utensils will exposed a cause combustion problems. portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency. Do not use stove top grills on the burner grates of sealed gas burners. If you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY • Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop-If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. • Clean cooktop glass with caution-If a wet sponge or and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be above allowable current standards. This can be hazardous careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can to your health. produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface. Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance • Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects. for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR OVEN • Use care when opening oven door or warmer drawer (if equipped)-Stand to the side of the range when opening IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USINGYOUR the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before COOKTOP you remove or replace food in the oven/ warmer drawer. • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the burners. Visually check that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. • Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is located at the rear of the cooktop. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite. • Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages or more surface burners of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface burner. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface burner to direct contact and may in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. 4