Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool SF317PEY Use And Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any
appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe
and satisfactory operation.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including
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:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
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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
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Install or locate the range only in accordance adjusted burners with a blue, rather than a
with the provided Installation Instructions. yellow, flame will minimize incomplete
The range must be installed by a qualified combustion. Venting with a hood or an open
installer. The range must be properly window will further minimize exposure.
connected to the proper gas supply and
checked for leaks. The range must also be
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Do not store things children might want
properly connected to electrical supply and
above the range. Children could be burned or
grounded.
injured while climbing on it.
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Gas fuels and their use in appliances can
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Do not leave children alone or unattended in
cause minor exposures to benzene, formal-
area where the range is in use. They should
dehyde, carbon monoxide and soot, primarily
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
from incomplete combustion. Significant
the range. They could be burned or injured.
exposure to these substances can cause
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Do not operate the range if it is damaged or
cancer or reproductive harm. Properly
not working properly.
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