Important Safety Instructions - Magic Chef MCCGF40A User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using gas appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. The appliance must be installed in accordance with required codes:
• In the United States:
State and local codes, or in the absence of local codes:
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1/NFPA #54 (latest edition).
Copies may be obtained from The American Gas Association Accredited Standards Committee
Z223, @ 400 N. Capital St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 or the Secretary Standards Council, NFPA, 1
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.
NFPA Standard #96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, latest edition, available from the
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA.
• In Canada:
Local codes:
CAN/CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation (latest edition).
CAN/CSA-B149.2 Propane Installation Code (latest edition), available from the Canadian Gas
Association 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3.
3. WARNING: If you smell gas, please keep away from fire. DO NOT light up any device or touch an electric
switch. DO NOT use any phone in the building. Close the main gas valve immediately and call a professional
service technician to check the unit.
4. CAUTION: High temperatures may cause scalding. DO NOT touch the appliance surface with hands
directly due to high temperature during or after operation.
5. Installation and maintenance should only be performed by certified professionals. Improper installation
could result in serious harm or death and may void your warranty.
6. Any self-modification, improper installation, adjustment or maintenance can lead to property loss and/or
casualty. Please contact the manufacturer or a service technician for any adjustments or maintenance, and
have the work done by a trained & qualified person.
7. DO NOT dismantle or modify the device. Any modification may result in casualty and void the warranty.
8. Remove packing materials and check fryer for damage. If you have any questions or if there are any
problems, call for service and DO NOT use the item. Keep packing material away from children.
9. The appliance should only be used with low-pressure gas regulating valves. Use of other regulating valves
may lead to loss and casualty.
10. DO NOT place the appliance near any liquid, gas or object that is flammable or explosive.
11. If the appliance is placed near walls, partitions, kitchen furniture, etc., be sure that they are made of non-
combustible heat resistant materials, and follow all fire regulations.
12. The appliance should be installed in a well-ventilated area with exhausting facilities to ensure that any
gases produced are properly vented.
13. This appliance should not be operated by anyone that is not able to follow proper safety procedures or
does not have experience with this type of equipment, unless under close supervision.
14. Keep children away from the device.
15. Operating by the appliance incorrectly or improper maintenance may lead to gas leakage or deflagration.
The manufacturer is not responsible for fire or accidents resulting from by improper operation or
maintenance.
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