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SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FORYOUR SAFETY
WARNING
DO NOT STORE O R USE
IF YOUSMELLGAS:
Improper i nstallation,
ad-
GASOLINE O R OTHER 1.0PENWINDOWS.
justment, a lteration, ser-
FLAMMABLE VAPORS 2.DONOT TOUCH ELEC-
vice or maintenance
c an
TRICAL SWITCHES.
causeinjury or property
AND LIQUIDS IN THE
3.EXTINGUISH ANY
damage.
R efer to this
manual. F or assistance o r
VICINITY OF THISOR
OPEN FLAME.
additional information con-
ANYOTHERAPPLIANCE. 4.IMMEDIATELY CALL
suit a qualifiedinstaller,
YOUR GASSUPPLIER. service agency, manufac-
INSTALLATION
turer (dealer)or the gas
This is a heavy appliance and can
IN
CASE
OF FIRE:
supplier.
settle into soft floor coverings,such
1. Turn off range controls and venti-
as cushioned-vinyl. When moving on
lating hood, if equipped.
GENERAL
this type of floor, use care.
2. Smother fire or flame with baking
No cooking appliance should be used
soda,dry chemical, or a foam-type
as a space heater. This instructionis
A range should NOT be installed
extinguisher.Do not use water on
based on safety considerations to
directly over kitchencarpetingunless
grease fires,
prevent potential hazard to the
an insulating pad or 1/4-inch thick
• If the fire is in theoven, smotherit
consumer as well as damage to the
piece of plywood is placed between
by closing the oven door.
appliance.
the range and carpet. Be sure floor
• If the fire is in a pan on a surface
covering under range can withstand
burner, cover the pan.
prolonged heat.
If range is installed near a window,
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properprecautionsshouldbetakento
prevent curtains from blowing over
burners creating a FIRE HAZARD.
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Keeparea around appliance clear and
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GASTYPE
free
from
combustible materials,
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All models, except sealed burner
gasoline, and other flammable vapors
models, are adjustable for use with
and materials.
NATURAL or LP (bottled) gas. (A
separate conversion kit is required
In the event of a prolonged power
Have the installer
show you the
for
ranges equipped with sealed
failure, the surface burner can be
location of the gas shut off valve and
burners). An appliance adjusted for
manually lighted with a match. The
how to shut it off in an emergency,
one type of gas CANNOTbe used with
oven cannot be operated during a
the other type until adjustments are
power failure.
Be certain all packing materials are
made by a qualified serviceman.
removed from the range before
Never block oven vent or air intakes.
operating, to prevent fire or smoke
Do not obstruct the flow of corn-
damage should the packing material
SERVICING
bustion and ventilation air. Restric-
ignite.
Electrical
supply
must
be dis-
tion of air flow to the burner prevents
connected before servicing appliance,
proper performance. Avoid touching
Observe all instructions for minimum
Do not repair or replace any part of
oven vent area while oven is on and
clearances
to any combustible
your range unless specifically re-
for several minutes after oven is
surfaces.
These should
be in
commended in this manual. All other
turned off. Someparts of the vent and
accordance with information on the
servicing should be referred to a
surrounding area become hot enough
rating plate,
qualified technician,
to cause burns.
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