Important Safety Notice - Kenmore 61020 Use & Care Manual

Read all instructions before
using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California
to publish a list of substances known to the state to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such substances,.
Gas appliances cause minor exposure to four
of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by
the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels°
Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather
than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete
combustion_ Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by venting with an open window or
using a ventilation fan or hood.
When You Get Your Range
, Have the installer show you the location of the
range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
Have your range installed and properly grounded
by a qualified installer in accordance with the
Installation lnstructions_ Any adjustment and service
should be performed only by qualified gas range
installers or service technicians.
Plug your range (electronic ignition models only)
into a 120-volt grounded outlet only. Do not remove
the round grounding prong from the plug.. If in doubt
about the grounding of the home electrical system, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded,
three-prong outlet in accordance with the National
Electrical Code, In Canada, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian
Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance_
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your range unless it is specifically recommended
in this manual, All other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician
Be sure all packing materials are removed from
the range before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage, should the packing material ignite.
Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot
outage (on models with standing pitots) and
poor air circulation.
After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor coverings
will not withstand this kind of use. Never install the
range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand
such type of use. Never install it directly over interior
kitchen carpeting.
Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified installer for the type of gas (natural or
LP), that is to be used. Your range can be converted
for use with either type of gas° See the Installation
Instructions.
WARNING: These adjustments must be
made by a qualified service technician in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and all codes and
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction,
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The qualified
agency performing this work assumes responsibility
for the conversion..
AWARNING
All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach it to the wall and
floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied,
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, remove the broiler
drawer and inspect the rear leveling lego
Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall
for any reason, make sure the device
is properly engaged when you push
the range back against the wall. If it is
not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and
causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open
door. Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this
manual. Failure to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and injury.
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