Sears Kenmore Gas Range Use & Care Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or
cause damage to the product.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or
product-damage-only.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
_lf the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
_ersonal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
-- 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:
• 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,
servicer or the gas supplier.
• All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip device packed
with range.
• See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the range
must be secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket provide with the range.
To check if the bracket is installed
properly, visually check that rear leveling
leg is inserted into and fully secured by
the anti-tip bracket by removing lower
panel or storage drawer. For models with
a warmer drawer or broiler compartment,
grasp the top rear edge of the range and
carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer
to the Installation Instructions for proper
anti-tip bracket installation.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
• Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.--
latest edition, and the National Electrical Code ANSl/NFPA
No. 70--latest edition, and local code requirements. Install
only per installation instructions provided in the literature
package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to
the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician,
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
range.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb
or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open
door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or
other injury.
Do not use the oven, broiler compartment
or warmer drawer for storage.
Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room.