Whirlpool RS696PXY Range User Manual


 
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Do not wear loose or hanging
garments when using the
range. They could ignite if they
touch a hot surface unit and
you could be burned.
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Use only d
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potholders. Moist
or damp po holders on hot
surfaces ma
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result in burns
from steam.
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 unob-
structed.
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Do not heat unopened con-
tainers. The
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could explode.
The hot con ents could cause
burns and container particles
could cause injury.
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Do not store flammable mate-
rials on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When usinn the cooktoD
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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. Con-
tact a qualified technician
immediately.
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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 heating element
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
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lazed utensils are suitable
or cooktops 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 burns, i
niting of
flammable materia s,
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and 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 re-
moved 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
escape before removing or
replacing food.
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