Whirlpool WGE745C0FS Mode D'emploi page 2

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using the oven, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
Proper Installation – Be sure the oven is properly installed
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and grounded by a qualified technician.
Never Use the Oven for Warming or Heating the Room.
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Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left
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alone or unattended in area where oven is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
oven.
Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments
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should never be worn while using the oven.
User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the
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oven unless specifically recommended in the manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Storage in Oven – Flammable materials should not be
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stored in an oven.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame
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or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on
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hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam
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escape before removing or replacing food.
Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of
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pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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OVEN SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
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Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in
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desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating
element in oven.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR
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SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an
oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of
oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces of the oven may become hot enough to cause
burns – among these surfaces are oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of
oven doors.
For self-cleaning ovens:
Do Not Clean Gasket – The gasket is essential for a good
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seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move
the gasket.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner
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or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used
in or around any part of the oven.
Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
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Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and
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other utensils.