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Check to be sure glass cooking utensils
are safe for use on the range. Only
certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktops without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.
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Never leave surface burners unattended
at high heat settings. A boilover could
resuit and cause smoking and greasy
spilbvers that may ignite.
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Turn pan handles inward, but not over
other surface burners. Thii will help
reduce the chance of burns, igniting of
fkmmabk materials, and spills due to
bumping of the pan.
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Do not use decorative covers or trivets
over the surface burners.
When using the oven
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Always position the oven rack(s) in
desired location while oven is cool.
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Use care when opening oven door. Let
hot air or steam es42ape before removing
or replacing food.
Grease
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Grease is flammable. Do not allow
grease to oollect around cooktop or in
vents. Wp spilbvers immediately.
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Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming
pan by covering with a well-fitted iii,
cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease
outside of pan can be extinguished with
baking soda or, if available, a muftipur-
pose dry chemical or foam-type extin-
guisher.
Care and cleaning
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tial for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or move the
seal. Clean only parts recommended in
thii Use and Care Guide.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the
range unless specifiilly recommended
in this manual. AU other servicing should
be referred to a qualified techniiian.
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Any additions, changes or conversions
required in order for thii appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs
must be made by a Roper Distributor or
Qualified Agency.
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On some models, disconnect the
electrical supply before servicing the
range. On all models, disconnect the
gas supply at the shutoff valve near the
range before servicing.
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