Thermador ME301YP Instructions for Use - Page 6

en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ¡ The oven racks and the oven cavity surfaces become very hot during cooking. ▶ Place oven racks in the desired positions before turning oven on. ▶ Always use oven mitts when the oven is warm. ▶ If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, do not let oven mitts contact hot heating elements. ▶ Use caution when removing oven racks from the lowest rack position to avoid contact with the hot oven door. Risk of injury WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ Malfunctions can cause injuries. ▶ Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized service provider. ¡ Storage in or on appliance - The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury. ▶ Flammable materials, corrosive chemicals, vapors or non-food products should not be stored or used in an oven or on or near surface units. ▶ The appliance is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking food. ¡ This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. ▶ It is not approved for outdoor use. ▶ See the Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer. ¡ Using this appliance other than for its intended use can cause fire or injury to persons. ▶ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. ▶ NEVER use this appliance as an space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in overheating the appliance. ▶ Never use the appliance for storage. ¡ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ▶ SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. ▶ NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned. ▶ DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result. ▶ Use an extinguisher ONLY if: - You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it. - The fire is small and contained in the area where it started. - The fire department is being called. - You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. ¡ Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. ▶ Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury. ¡ Injury and damage to the appliance may occur if control knobs are not used properly. ▶ Operate control knobs as described in this manual. ¡ Cooking or roasting bags might explode. ▶ Follow the manufacturer's directions when using cooking or roasting bags. Risk of injury CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ To avoid possible injury or damage to the appliance, ensure rack is installed exactly per installation instructions and not backwards or upside down. ¡ Do not place food directly on the oven cavity bottom. 6