Safety Instructions - Magic Chef 3442XRA User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
- 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, service agency or the gas
supplier.
GENERAL
Nocookingapplianceshouldbeusedas line,and otherflammable vaporsand Misuseof appliancedoors,such as
aspaceheater. T hisinstructionisbased materials, stepping,leaningor sittingonthe door,
onsafetyconsiderations to preventpo- mayresultin possibletippingof the ap-
tential hazardto the consumeras well Havethe installershowyouthelocation pl!anceor breakage of doorandserious
as damageto the appliance, ofthegas shutoffvalveandhowto shut mjunes.
it off in an emergency.
; w_vE_ Your applianceis vented through the
__ base of the backguard.Never block
,_ rJ _ ovenventor airintakes.Donotobstruct
the flow of combustionand ventilation
air. Restrictionof air flow to the burner
preventsproperperformance.
Avoid touching oven vent area while
ovenis onandfor severalminutesafter
oven is turned off. Some parts of the
vent and surroundingareabecomehot
If range is installed near a window, enoughto causeburns.
proper precautions should be takento
IN CASE OF FIRE:
prevent curtains from blowing over Donotusecooktoporovenasastorage 1.Turn off rangecontrols.
burnerscreatinga FIREHAZARD. areafor food or cookingutensils.This 2. Smother fire or flame with baking
instructionis based on safety consid- soda,dry chemical,or a foam-type
Keep areaaroundapplianceclear and erationsto preventpotentialhazardto extinguisher.Do not use water on
freefrom combustiblematerials,gaso- userandto the appliance, greasefires.
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