KitchenAid KDRS483VSS Use & Care Guide - Page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units - To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units. ■ Clean Cooktop With Caution - If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. ■ Use Care When Opening Door - Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. ■ Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers - Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury. ■ Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. ■ Placement of Oven Racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. ■ DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN - Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns - among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors. ■ Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance. ■ Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors or drawers. ■ Maintenance - Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. ■ Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. For self-cleaning ranges - ■ Do Not Clean Door Gasket - The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket. ■ 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. ■ Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual. ■ Before Self-Cleaning the Oven - Remove broiler pan and other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle. For units with ventilating hood - ■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. ■ When flambéing foods under the hood, turn the fan on. ■ Proper Installation - The range, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. In Canada, the range must be electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6