Bosch 44 User Manual

WARNING - When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following.

 1. Read All Instruction Before Using the Oven.
 2. Proper Installation - Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified

technician. Have the installer show you where the fuse or breaker box is located and how to turn
off the power to the oven.

 3. Do Not Operate the Oven if it is Damaged or Not Working Properly.
 4. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room.
 5. Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the

appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

 6. Do Not Touch Heating Elements or Interior Surfaces of Oven - Heating elements may be hot

even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of the oven, including racks become hot
enough to cause serious burns. Do not touch or let clothing or other flammable material come into
contact with the heating elements or interior surfaces or racks of the oven during or immediately
after use. Allow the oven to cool.

 7. Wear Proper Apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the

appliance. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.

 8. Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholders on 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.

 9. User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recom-

mended in the manual. All other service should be referred to a qualified technician.

10. Storage in or on Appliance - Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near sur-

face units.

11. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type ex-

tinguisher.

12. Use Care When Opening Door - Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
13. Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers - Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst

and result in injury.

14. Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed 
15. Placement of Oven Racks - Always place oven racks in 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.

16. Do Not Clean Door Gasket - The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken

not to rub, damage, or move gasket.

17. 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 oven.

18. Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual 
19. Before Self-Cleaning the Oven - Remove oven racks and other utensils.
20. Check for Off When Done - Always check the position of the oven control knobs when you have

finished cooking to make sure they are all in the off positions.

21.

 - Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the oven - children

climbing on the oven to reach items could be burned or otherwise seriously injured.

22. Always Disconnect the Electrical Supply Before Servicing the Oven.
23. The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires businesses to warn cus-

tomers of potential exposure to substances which are known by the State of California to cause
cancer or reproductive harm.
The elimination of soil during self-cleaning generates some by-products which are on this list of
substances.
To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this oven according to the instructions
in this manual and provide good ventilation to the room during and immediately after self-cleaning
the oven.

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