Important Safety Instructions; To Prevent Fire Or Smoke Damage; In Case Of Fire - Amana ALZ8590AD User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Safety
Instructions
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alter-
ation, service, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this
guide. For assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, manufacturer (dealer), or
the gas supplier.
Warning and Important Safety Instructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution,
and care must be exercised when installing,
maintaining, or operating the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, ser-
vice agent, or manufacturer about problems
or conditions you do not understand.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS,
WORDS, LABELS
WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in minor personal in-
jury.
Read and follow all instructions before
using this appliance to prevent the poten-
tial risk of fire, electric shock, personal in-
jury or damage to the appliance as a result of
improper usage of the appliance. Use appli-
ance only for its intended purpose as de-
scribed in this guide.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Ap-
pliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician. Do not
attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace
any part of your appliance unless it is spe-
cifically recommended in this guide. All
other servicing should be referred to a quali-
fied servicer. Have the installer show you
1
the location of the gas shut off valve and
how to shut it off in an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliance be-
fore servicing.
WARNING:
store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicin-
ity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY - IF YOU SMELL
GAS:
1. Open windows and evacuate all per-
sons from the vehicle.
2. Shut off the gas supply at the gas con-
tainer or source.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Do not touch electrical switches or use
any phone or radio in the vehicle.
5. Do not start the vehicle's engine or
electric generator.
6. Immediately call your gas supplier or
qualified service technician for repairs.
7. Do not turn on the gas supply until the
gas leak(s) has been repaired.
WARNING
Gas leaks may occur in your system and
result in a dangerous situation. Gas leaks
may not be detected by smell alone. Gas
suppliers recommend you purchase and
install an UL approved gas detector. In-
stall and use in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.

In Case of Fire

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to
avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish flame
then turn on hood to remove smoke and
odor.
•
Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or
cookie sheet.
•
NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.
Do not use water on grease fires. Use baking
soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extin-
guisher to smother fire or flame.
About Your
Appliance
NEVER use appliance as a space heater to
heat or warm a room to prevent potential
hazard to the user and damage to the appli-
ance. Also, do not use the cooktop as a stor-
Do not
age area for food or cooking utensils.
Potentially hot surfaces include cooktop, and
areas facing the cooktop.
NEVER use aluminum foil to line burner
spillover area. Restriction of normal air flow
may result in unsafe operation.
To Prevent Fire or
Smoke Damage
NEVER leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air may ignite flammable items
and may increase pressure in closed con-
tainers which may cause them to burst.
Be sure all packing materials are removed
from the appliance before operating it.
Keep area around appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and materials.
If appliance is installed near a window, pro-
per precautions should be taken to prevent
curtains from blowing over burners.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLO-
SIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly
flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an
appliance.
Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep
plastics away from parts of the appliance that
may become warm or hot. Do not leave plas-
tic items on the cooktop as they may melt or
soften if left too close to a lighted surface
burner.
To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot
surface burners, cabinet storage should not
be provided directly above a unit. If storage is
provided, it should be limited to items which
are used infrequently and which are safely
stored in an area subjected to heat from an
appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for
some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners
or aerosol sprays.
CAUTION