Operation

Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.If frying combinations of oils and fats, stir them together before heating.Use a deep fat thermometer, if possible, to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan with too much fat can cause spillovers when food is added.Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use.Do not place food or cookware on the bottom of the oven cavity. Doing so will cause permanent damage to the oven bottom finish.When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.To protect against food-borne illnesses, cook meat and poultry thoroughly. The USDA has indicated the following as safe minimum internal temperatures for consumption:Ground beef: 160 °F (71 ℃)Poultry: 165 °F (74 ℃)Beef, veal, pork, or lamb: 145 °F (63 ℃)Fish/seafood: 145 °F (63 ℃)Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.Do not use this oven for purposes other than cooking.Use caution if opening the door when the oven is operating. Hot surfaces can cause serious burns.

Maintenance

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be performed by a qualified technician.Do not use harsh, etching, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface. Scratches may cause the glass to shatter.Make sure oven lights are cool before cleaning.Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.Never keep pet birds in the kitchen. The health of birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes released during an oven self-clean cycle. Fumes may be harmful or fatal to birds. Move birds to a well-ventilated room.Do not rinse trays and racks by placing them in water just after cooking. This may cause breakage or damage.The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could shorten the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.Clean in the self-clean cycle only parts listed in this manual. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan, all oven racks and any utensils or food from the oven.Do not store items of interest to children on the back guard or in cabinets above a cooking appliance. Children climbing on the oven to reach items could be seriously injured.