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IMPORTANT SAFETYIN,C;TRUCTIONS
The following instructions are based on safety
Turn off appliance and ventilatinghood to avoid spreading
considerationsand must be strictly followed to eliminate
the flame. Extinguishflame then turn on hood to remove
the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal injury,
smoke and odor.
Haveyour appliance installed and properlygrounded by a
Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking
qualifiedinstaller accordingto the installationinstructions,
soda to smotherfire or flame. Never usewater on a
Havethe installershow you the location of the gas shut off
grease fire.
valve and how to shut it off in an emergency.
If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing,
oven door.
To ensure proper operationand avoid possible injury or
If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan. Never
damageto unit do not attempt to adjust, repair,service, or
attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
replace any part of your applianceunlessit is specifically
recommendedin this book. All other servicing should be
referredto a qualified installer or servicer.
NEVER leave childrenalone or unsupervisednear the
appliance when it is in use or is still hot. NEVER allow
Childrento sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
Children must be taught that the
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appliance before operating it.
appliance and.utensilsin it can be
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hot. Let hot utensilscool in a safe
Keep area aroundappliance clear and free from
place, out of reach of small children.
combustiblematerials,gasoline,and other flammable
Childrenshould betaught that an
vapors and materials,
appliance is not a toy. Children
shouldnot be allowed to playwith
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If appliance is installed near a window,proper precautions
controlsor other parts of the unit.
should be taken to prevent curtainsfrom blowing over
burners.
CAUTION: NEVERstore items of
interestto childrenin cabinets above
NEVERleave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from
an appliance or on the backguard of /
the vent may ignite flammableitems and may increase
a range. Childrenclimbing on the
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pressurein closed containerswhich may causethem to
appliance or on the appliance door
burst,
to reach items could be seriously injured.
Many plasticsare vulnerableto heat. Keep plastics away
from partsof the appliance that may become warm or hot.
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may
melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a lighted
NEVERuse applianceas
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surface burner,
a space heaterto heat or
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warm a room to prevent
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Many aerosol-typespray cans are EXPLOSIVEwhen
potential hazardto the
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exposed to heat and may be highlyflammable. Avoid their
user and damage to the
use or storage near an appliance,
appliance. Also, do not
use the cooktop or oven
To eliminatethe hazard of reaching over hot surface
as a storage area for food
burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly
or cooking utensils.
above a unit. If such storage is provided, it should be
limited to items which are used infrequently and which are
£)onot obstruct the flow of combustionand ventilationair
safely stored in an area subjectedto heat from an
by blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Restrictionof air
appliance.Temperaturesmay be unsafefor some items,
flow to the burner prevents proper performanceand
such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays,
increasescarbon monoxide emissionto unsafe levels.
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