Haier CHER203AAWW User Manual page 7

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, Continued
laJI'CAUTIONI The f ollowing situations conld cause bodily in, nry orproperty
damage.
• Disconnect the range from electrical supply before attempting to service or move
it.
• Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if it is equipped with a round metal ring
that extends beyond the bottom element. Because this ring acts as a heat trap, it may
damage the heating element, the surface cooking finish and the chrome pans under the
element.
• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb
to break and may cause steam burns. Disconnect the electrical service cord or shut off
the power to the oven before removing and replacing the bulb.
• Allow parts to cool to room temperature before touching or removing them from
the range. When a surl_ce element is first turned off, the element is still hot enough to
cause burns.
• Know which knob controls each element. Place a pan of ff_od on the element beffwe
turning it on, and turn the element off befl_re removing the pan
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. Do not cover the insert with foil.
Exposed fat or grease could ignite. The broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fitt to
drain and he kept away l>om the high heat of the broiler.
• Do not allow dry, empty pans to cook on the heating element as this could ruin both
the pan and the heating element.
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease which could catch fire. Pay
particular attention to the area underneath each surface element. Exhaust l_,nventilating
hoods and grease filters should he clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the l_.mcould catch fire. Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions ff_r
cleaning.
• Always place an oven rack in the desired location while the oven is cool. If a rack
must be moved when the oven is hot, use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands
to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating element in the oven.
Continuous Cleaning Ovens Only:
• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating
of any kind should be used in or around any part of the continuous cleaning oven.
NOTE: The instructions appearing in this owner's guide are not meant to cover every
possihle condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when operating and maintaining any appliance.