Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 790.75603 Use & Care Manual

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.
The safety symbol _ calls your attention 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.
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.
All ranges can tip.
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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 brackets provided with the
range. To check if the brackets are
installed properly, remove the storage
drawer and verify that the anti-tip brackets
are engaged. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket(s)
installation.
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal 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.
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 Z223.1 latest edition, and the
National Electrical Code ANSI/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 and gas supply at the main
shutoff valve in case of an emergency. Remove the
drawer to access the valve.
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 drawer 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 for storage.
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above a range or on backguard of a
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater
to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning.
• Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface burners
or in the drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic
and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and
towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or
property damage.
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