Whirlpool GMC305PRS Use and Care Manual - Page 3

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the oven, follow basic precautions, including the following: _, 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 m Proper installation - Be sure the oven is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. m Never Use the Oven for Warming or Heating the Room. m Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where oven is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the oven. m Wear Proper Apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the oven. m User Servicing - Do not repair or repiace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in the manual. AII other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. ,,, 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 oven 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. m Storage in Oven - Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven. m Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. For self-cleaning ovens: _, 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. m Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not Iet potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. m Use Care When Opening Door - Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. m Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers - Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury. _, 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. SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances. WARNHNG: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause Iowqevel exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and toluene.