Siemens HE2215C User Manual
Safety
English 3
Cookware Safety
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Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or
turning food.
turning food.
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Use only utensils that are appropriate for ceramic cooktop use on the cook-
top. Use proper pan size. (See Cookware Selection Guide for further details).
Select utensils with flat bottoms that cover the entire surface unit. This will
reduce risk of fire and also increase efficiency.
top. Use proper pan size. (See Cookware Selection Guide for further details).
Select utensils with flat bottoms that cover the entire surface unit. This will
reduce risk of fire and also increase efficiency.
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Utensils not approved for use with ceramic cooktops may break with sudden
temperature changes.
temperature changes.
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Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adja-
cent work areas, burners or the edge of the cooktop.
cent work areas, burners or the edge of the cooktop.
Cleaning Safety
General Cleaning Safety
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Do not clean the range while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes when applied to a hot surface.
fumes when applied to a hot surface.
Self-Cleaning Safety
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Confirm that the door locks and will not open once the door lock icon appears.
If the door does not lock, press OFF and do not run Self-Clean. Phone 800-
944-2904 for service.
If the door does not lock, press OFF and do not run Self-Clean. Phone 800-
944-2904 for service.
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During a normal Self Clean cycle, the door does not lock at the beginning of
the cycle; However, it does lock prior to reaching the high self clean tempera-
tures. In a Delayed Self-Clean cycle, the door locks immediately.
the cycle; However, it does lock prior to reaching the high self clean tempera-
tures. In a Delayed Self-Clean cycle, the door locks immediately.
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Do not clean the oven gasket. It is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage, move or remove the oven gasket.
taken not to rub, damage, move or remove the oven gasket.
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Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings (such
as aluminum foil) of any kind in or around any part of the oven.
as aluminum foil) of any kind in or around any part of the oven.
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Clean only oven parts listed in this manual.
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Remove the broiler pan, oven racks, oven probe and other utensils and wipe
out excess soft spillage before self-cleaning the oven.
out excess soft spillage before self-cleaning the oven.
Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems. Keep pet birds out of the kitchen or
other rooms where kitchen fumes could reach them. During self clean, fumes are
released that may be harmful to birds. Other kitchen fumes such as overheating
margarines and cooking oils may also be harmful.
other rooms where kitchen fumes could reach them. During self clean, fumes are
released that may be harmful to birds. Other kitchen fumes such as overheating
margarines and cooking oils may also be harmful.
Condition of Unit
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Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been dam-
aged until an authorized servicer has examined it.
aged until an authorized servicer has examined it.
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Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may cre-
ate a risk of electric shock.
ate a risk of electric shock.
Work Space / Environment
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Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
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Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
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Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and
easily accessible near the oven.
easily accessible near the oven.
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Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, or sit on any part of the oven, nor to
hang on the oven door, warming drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage
the range, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.
hang on the oven door, warming drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage
the range, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.
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Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an
adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area
where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance or to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance
is in use.
adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area
where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance or to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance
is in use.
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Items of interest to children should not be stored in the range, in cabinets
above the range or on the backsplash of the range. Children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
above the range or on the backsplash of the range. Children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.