Hotpoint RB525HCT Owners Manual - Page 6
SELF-CLEANING OVEN, WARMING DRAWER, on some models
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. I Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury. I Keep the oven vent unobstructed. I Keep the oven free from grease buildup. I Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact the heating elements. I When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer's directions. I Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls. I Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire. I Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in an oven can ignite. I Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use. I Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. SELF-CLEANING OVEN (on some models) Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used. I Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. I If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician. I Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan, grid and other cookware. I Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self-cleaning operation. I Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual. I Take the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle or they may discolor. WARMING DRAWER (on some models) I The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot I Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start of the drawer. These surfaces may be hot enough with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked to burn. in the warming drawer. I Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire. REMEMBER: The inside surface of the drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened. I Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food or combustible materials in the drawer. I Use care when opening the drawer. Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Hot air or steam which I Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. your drawer. I Do not use aluminum foil to line the lower oven I Do not warm food in the drawer for more than drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will two hours. trap heat beneath it. This will upset the performance I Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven drawer of the drawer and it could damage the interior finish. pan in the upper oven. 6