Whirlpool RF396PXY Range User Manual


 
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Use only d
potholders. Moist
or damp po holders on hot 7
surfaces ma
from steam.
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result in bums
0 not let pot-
holder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel
or bulk cloth for a potholder.
It coul
J catch on fire.
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Keep range vents unobstructed.
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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
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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.
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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 heat in
element
will be-exposed an may result il
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a!so improves cooking effi-
ciency.
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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 cook-
tops without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature.
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Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
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Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the chance
of bums, igniting of flammable
materials, and spills due to
bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
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Always
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osition oven rack(s) in
desired ocation while oven
IS
cool. If a rack must be removed
while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating
element in oven.
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Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam es-
cape before removing or replac-
ing food.
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