Kenmore 721.7603 series Use & Care Manual page 7

CAuTION
Items of interest to children should not be placed in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the range to
reach items could be seriously injured.
y DO nOT leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.
y DO nOT let anyone climb, stand or hang on the oven door, warming drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range or tip it over,
causing severe personal injury.
y Wear gloves when cleaning the range to avoid injury or burns.
WARNING
y This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
y nEVEr use your range as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of
the oven.
y nEVEr wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items placed in cabinets over the
range. Flammable materials could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns.
y DO nOT place flammable materials in the oven or near the cooktop.
y DO nOT place or use combustible materials such as gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
y DO nOT allow cooking grease or other flammable materials in or near the range.
y DO nOT use water on grease fires. Never touch a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner
by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
A grease fire can be put out by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Flame in the upper oven or lower oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the control to off or by using a
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
y DO nOT use the oven or the drawer for storage.
y Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them.
y nEVEr block the vents (air holes) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of
the range.
y nEVEr cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks
air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
y nEVEr obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air by blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Doing so restricts air to the burner and
may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
y Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can lead to broken or shattered glass.
y Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the range. Do not
allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious
burns or other injury.
y Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone. Gas suppliers
recommend you to purchase and install a UL approved gas detector. Install and use in accordance with the gas detector manufacturer's
instructions.
y Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the manufacturer's instructions.
y DO nOT use commercial oven cleaners on the oven finish or around any part of the oven. They will damage the product's surface.
y To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.
y DO nOT attempt to open or close the door or operate the oven until the door is properly installed.
y nEVEr place fingers between the hinge and front oven frame. Hinge arms are spring mounted. If accidentally hit, the hinge will slam shut
against the oven frame and could injure your fingers.
CAuTION
y DO nOT use the oven for storing food or cookware.
y To prevent damage to the oven door, do not attempt to open the door when Lock is displayed.
y DO nOT place excessive weight or stand on an open door. Doing so could result in the range tipping over, personal injury, or damage to
the door.
y DO nOT use delayed baking for highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultry, or seafood.
IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRuCTIONS
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