Kenmore 970c4262 series Use & Care Manual page 7

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Proper installation—Be sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Elec-
trical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest
edition, and local electrical code
requirements. In Canada, install in
accordance with CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1, and
local electrical code requirements.
Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for
this range.
• 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 reduces the risk of personal injury
and damage to the 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.
• Never modify or alter the construction
of a range by removing the leveling
legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of
the range.
• Do not attempt to operate the range
during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn off the range. If the
range is not turned off and the power
resumes, the range will begin to
operate again.
• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-
type fire extinguisher available, visible,
and easily accessible located near the
appliance.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
• Cold temperatures can damage the
electronic control. When using this
appliance for the first time, or when
the appliance has not been used for an
extended period of time, be sure the
appliance has been in temperatures
above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours
before turning on the power to the
appliance.
• Remove the oven door from any
unused range if it is to be stored or
discarded.
Important: 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 cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harms, and requires businesses
to warn customers of potential exposures to
such substances.
Important Instructions For Ceramic Glass
Cooktops
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the
cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and
spills may penetrate the cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
• Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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