Jenn-Air WG30100 Use & Care Manual page 3

Important Safety Instructions
The following instructions are based on safety considerations • Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when ex-
and must be strictly followed to eliminate the potential risks posed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their
of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Please retain this use or storage near an appliance.
guide for future reference.
• Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away
from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot.
Installation and Repair
• Installer -- please leave this guide with the appliance.
In Case of Fire
• Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by
• Turn off appliance to avoid spreading the flame.
a qualified installer according to the installation instruc-
tions. Have the installer • Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda
show you the location of - - to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.
the gas shut off valve and (_
emergency.h°w to shut it off in an _ _Q_ • ovenIf firedoor.iS in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
• Appliances which re-
quire electrical power are _ Child
Safety
equipped with a three- Always disconnectpower
prong grounding plug to appliance before • Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the ap-
which must be plugged di- servicing, pliance when it is in use or is still hot. Children should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appli-
rectly into a properly grounded three-hole 120 volt elec-
trical outlet, ance.
The three-prong grounding plug offers protection against • Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in
shock hazards. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of
reach of small children. Children should be taught that an
THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE
POWER CORD PLUG. appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to
play with controls or other parts of the unit.
If an ungrounded, two-hole or other type electrical outlet • CA UTION: Do not store items of interest to children in
is encountered, it is the personal responsibility of the
cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the
appliance owner to have the outlet replaced with a
appliance or on the appliance door to reach items could
properly grounded three-hole electrical outlet, be seriously injured.
• CAUTION: Some cabinets and building materials are
not designed to withstand the heat produced by the nor-
mal, safe operation of a cooking appliance, Discoloration
About Your Appliance
or damage, such as delamination, may occur, Therefore, • To prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the
care should be given to the location of this appliance, appliance, do not use appliance as a space heater to heat
• To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or or warm a room. Also, do not use the oven as a storage
damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or area for food or cooking utensils.
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically • Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation
recommended in this book. All of the servicing should be air by blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of
referred to a qualified installer or servicer, air flow to the burner prevents proper performance and
increases carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels.
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
• Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for
several minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of the
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the ap- oven and surrounding area become hot enough to cause
pliance before operating it. burns. After oven is turned off, do not touch the oven vent
• Keep area around appliance clear and free from combus- or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time to
tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and cool.
materials.