Bosch HGS246UC Use And Care Manual page 4

Please read aH instructions before using this appliance.
APPLIANCE SAFETY
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician, Connect only to properly grounded
outlet, Referto Installation Instruetions for details, Have
the installer show you where the gas shut=off valve is.
• This is a high=tech appliance, Service should only be
performed by an authorized service technician who has
undergonetraining for this spedfic type of unit, Unauthorized
service technicians may not be familiar with the sophisticated
workings of this appliance, and may therefore cause damage
tothe unit or create a hazard, Contact the nearest authorized
service center for examination, repair or adjustment,
Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless
specifically recommended by an authorized service technician,
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly
or if it has been damaged, until an authorized servicer has
examined it,
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual, If you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
Do not use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or
nonfood products in this appliance. This type of range is
specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is notdesigned
for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance
and could result in injury.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
DROP AN D ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames.
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 am/
part of the appliance or to play in its vicinity, whether or not
the appliance is in use.
WARNING
* ALL RANGES CAN TIP.
INJURYTO PERSONS COULD
RESULT.
INSTALLANTI=TIPDEVICE
PACKAGED WITH RANGE.
SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
CAUTION
Ttemsofinterest tochildren s houldnotbe stored
in the range, in cabinets above the range or on the
backsplash ofthe range. Children climbing onthe
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
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I If the information in this manual isnot followed I
I exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing ]
[property damage, personal injury or deathl/
l Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
l WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, authorized service agency
or the gas supplier.
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To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the event of a
grease fire, observe the following:
• In the event of a grease fire, SMOTHERFLAMES with a close=
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn offthe
elements. BECAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.If the flames do
not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALLTHE F£RE
DEPARTMENT.
Do not usewater, including wet dishcloths or towels, on grease
fires. A violent steam explosion may result.
SMOTHERFLAMESfrom other types of food fires with baking
soda. NEVERuse water on cooking fires.
NEVERPICK UP A FLANING PAN. You may be burned.
ALWAYShave a working SMOKEDETECTOR near the kitchen.
LEAVETHE HOOD VENTILATORON when fiamb_ing food.
o U_ an extinguisher ONLY IF:
You know you have a ClassABCextinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
The fire department is being called.
,, _ You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. J
This range is intended for residential use only. It is not
approved for outdoor use.
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