Thermador Pro Grand PRD304EG Service Manual page 6

Service Manual for Thermador Pro Grand Dual Fuel Ranges:
Fire / Explosion Hazards
■ Make sure the gas valve at the wall is closed before removing and
installing any gas components.
■ Do not store or use any flammable vapors, liquids, or combustible
materials in the vicinity of this appliance.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Turn appliance off and smother
the fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
Griddle and Grill Hazard
The griddle / grill plate must always be correctly in place when it is on.
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 or cell phone in the building
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
Testing for Gas Leaks
■ Do not ever use a flame to test for gas leaks, as doing so may
result in explosion, injury, death, and/or damage to the appliance
and property.
■ With electrical power off, carefully check for gas leaks at each gas
component that was removed, replaced, or otherwise serviced
using a gas leak detector or bubble test. The only exceptions that
may require the electrical power to be on are for the XLO valves –
for these, use extreme caution when performing gas leak testing.
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Electrical Hazards
■ Before servicing the appliance, remove electrical power by
disconnecting the power cord from the wall receptacle, by shutting
off the circuit breaker, or by disconnecting the proper fuse.
■ If tests have to be conducted while the appliance is live, always
use a residual-current-operated circuit-breaker. The protective
conductor connection must not exceed the recommended values.
■ When repairs are complete, perform a function test in accordance
with the appropriate regulations.
■ Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the separate
ground wire or the third (ground) prong from the power cord plug.
■ Improper grounding or reverse polarization will cause malfunction
(such as continuous sparking of the igniters), which can damage
the appliance and create an electrical shock hazard. Make sure
the circuit is properly grounded and polarized in accordance with
applicable local codes and ordinances. Receptacle replacement
shall be in accordance with the National Electric Code.
Hot Surfaces
To avoid burns and injury, do not handle components and surfaces
that are hot, such as the rangetop burner assemblies, maintop,
griddle/grill, gas burners, electric elements, hot surface igniters, heat
deflector, and interior oven surfaces, or the exterior area immediately
surrounding the door.
Sharp Components
This appliance has sheet metal and other components which often
have sharp edges. When working on this appliance, avoid cutting
yourself and other injury by handling these parts with care and using
adequate protective measures, such as gloves.
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