Whirlpool RF376PCY Range User Manual


 
muse only dry potholders. Moist
or damp potholders on hot sur-
faces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or bulky cloth for
a potholder. It could catch on
fire.
@Keep range vents unobstructed.
@Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could
cause injury.
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Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
.Do not cook on a broken
cooktop. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a
risk of electrical shock. Contact
a qualified technician immedi-
ately.
@Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be
exposed and may result in the
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niting of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
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Check to be sure lass cook-
ing utensils are sa e for use on
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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.
ONever leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and
gr;;.y spillovers that may
@Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i
niting of
flammable materia s, and
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spills due to bumping of the
pan.
When using the oven
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Always position oven rack(s)
in desired location while oven
is cool. If a rack must be
removed while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
*Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.
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