Fisher & Paykel DCS RGU Series Installation Instructions Manual page 8

SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS
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■ Clean the cooktop with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the cooktop while
it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow directions provided by the
cleaner manufacturer.
■ Be sure all the range and/or cooktop controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before using any type
of aerosol cleaner on or around the appliance. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the
presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.
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Place oven racks in desired position while the oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, do not
let the pot holders contact the hot interior of the oven.
■ Use care when opening the oven door; let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing foods.
■ Do not rub, damage, move or remove the door gasket. It is essential for a good seal during baking. Wash the
gasket with hot water only.
■ Clean the ventilator hood and filters above the range or cooktop frequently so grease from cooking vapors does
not accumulate on them. The filters can be cleaned in a dishwasher or DishDrawer. Follow directions provided
by ventilation manufacturer for cleaning.
■ Turn the ventilator "OFF" in case of fire or when intentionally "flaming" liquor or other spirits on the cooktop.
The blower, if in operation, could unsafely spread the flames.
■ DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air to the appliance. Be sure a fresh air supply is
available.
■ For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the appliance never sit, stand, or lean on the oven door or cooking
surface.
■ Service should only be done by authorized technicians. Technicians must disconnect the power supply before
servicing this appliance.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65 - The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are known by the
State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit
according to the manufacturer's instructions and provide good ventilation to the room when cooking with gas.
REQUIREMENTS FOR HOOK-UP TO GAS SUPPLY
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The gas supply connections should be made by a qualified technician in accordance with local codes or
ordinances. In the absence of a local code, the installation must conform to the latest edition of National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z.223.1 (Warning: this appliance must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when within
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts).
■ A manual shut-off valve (supplied by the installer) must be installed in an accessible location
in the gas line external to the appliance for the purpose of turning on or shutting off gas to
the appliance. (In Massachusetts such shut-off valves should be approved by the Board of
State Examiners of Plumbers & Gas Fitters.) The shut-off valve must be located within 6 feet
(1.8 metres) of the appliance it serves.
Important!
Fisher & Paykel recommends installing the manual shut-off valve in a location readily
accessible by the customer, so that gas to the appliance can be shut off in an emergency
situation. However, the appliance must not be modified in any way to accommodate such placement.
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The gas supply line must not protrude beyond the back of the appliance as this would prevent the product from
being pushed completely against the wall.
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Make sure the gas supply is turned off at the wall valve before connecting the appliance.
■ Leak-testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the manufacturer's instructions. See instructions
in section 'Test and adjustments'.
Installer-supplied
shut-off valve
"open" position
Gas supply line