Safety Instructions - Whirlpool SF312PEW Use And Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
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Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with
any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed
to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons,
WARNING or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion could result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
General
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Install or locate the range only in accor- burners with a blue, rather than a yellow,
dance with the provided Installation flame will minimize incomplete combus-
Instructions. The range must be installed
tion. Venting with a hood or an open
by a qualified installer. The range must be window will further minimize exposure.
properly connected to the proper gas
supply and checked for leaks. The range
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Do not stbre things children might want
must also be properly connected to
above the range. Children could be burned
electrical supply and grounded.
or injured while climbing on it.
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Do not leave children alone or unattended
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Gas fuels and their use in appliances can
cause minor exposures to benzene,
in area where the range is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and
soot, primarily from incomplete combus-
any part of the range. They could be
tion. Significant exposure to these
burned or injured.
substances could cause cancer or
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Do not operate the range if it is damaged
reproductive harm. Properly adjusted
or not working properly.
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