Whirlpool RF398PXW Range User Manual


 
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the rlsk of flre, electrlcal shock,
InJury to persons, or damage when using the
range, follow basic precautions, lncludlng
l Read ail instructions before using
faces may result in burns from
the range.
steam. Do not let potholder touch
l install or locate the range only in
hot heating elements. Do not use
accordance with the provided
a towel or bulky cloth for a pot-
instaiiation instructions. it is recom-
holder. They could catch on fire.
mended that the mnge be in-
Stalled by a qualified installer. The
l Select a pan with a fiat bottom
that is about the same size as
range must be properly con-
ne&d to electrical supply and
the surface unit. if pan is smaller
grounded.
than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be
l Do not use the range for warm-
exposed and may result in the
ing or heating the room. Persons
igniting of clothing or potholders.
could be burned or injured, or
Correct pan size also improves
a fire could start.
cooking efWency.
l Do not leave children alone or
l Never leave surface units unat-
unattended in area where the
tended at high heat settings. A
mnge is in use. They should never
boil-over could result and cause
be allowed to sit or stand on any
smoking and greasy spiii-overs
part of the range. They could be
that may ignite.
burned or injured.
l Make sure the reflector bowls
l Do not wear loose or hanging
are in place during cooking.
garments when using the range.
Cooking without reflector bowls
They could ignite if they touch a
may subject the wiring and
hot surface unit or heating eie-
components underneath them
ment and you could be burned.
to damage.
0 Do not repair or replace any
l Do not line reflector bowls with
part of the range unless specifi-
aluminum foil or other liners.
caiiy recommended in this man-
improper installation of these
uai. Ail other servicing should
liners may result in a risk of
be referred to a qualified
electric shock or fire.
technician.
l Check to be sure glass cooking
l Do not store flammable mate-
utensils are safe for use on the
riais in or near the range. They
cook-top. Only certain types of
could explode or burn.
glass, glass ceramic, ceramic,
l Do not use water on grease fires.
earthenware or other glazed
Never pick up a flaming pan.
utensils are suitable for cooktops
Smother flaming pan on cook-
without breaking due to the
top by covering with a well-fitted
sudden change in temperature.
lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Fiam-
l Turn pan handles inward, but
ing grease outside of pan can
not over other surface units. This
be extinguished with baking
will help reduce the chance
soda or, if available, a muitipur-
of burns, igniting of flammable
pose dry chemical or foam-type
materials, and spills due to
extinguisher.
bumping of the pan.
l Use only dry potholders. Moist
l Do not soak removable heating
or damp potholders on hot sur-
elements in water. The element
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