Important safety instructions
General Safety
WARNING
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To reduce risk of property damage, fire, personal injury, and death:
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Do not touch any part of the rangetop during or immediately after cooking.
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Learn where and how to shut off the rangetop's gas-intake valve.
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Do not let children near the rangetop or leave them unattended in the kitchen when the rangetop is in use.
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Remove and dispose of packaging as soon as the rangetop is unpacked. Do not let children play with the
packaging.
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Do not keep objects of interest to children on or around the rangetop.
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Do not operate the rangetop if it is damaged, if it malfunctions, or if parts are missing.
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Use only dry pot holders.
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Do not heat sealed food containers on the rangetop.
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When disposing of the rangetop, cut off the power cord.
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Unplug the rangetop before service/maintenance.
General Safety, cont.
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Ensure all meat and poultry is cooked thoroughly. Meat should always be cooked to an internal tempera ture
of 160 °F (71 °C), and poultry to 180 °F (82 °C).Learn where the gas-supply valve is and how to open/close it.
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Do not leave/store combustible material and liquids on/near the rangetop.
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Teach children not to touch or play with the controls or any part of the appliance.Do not keep objects of
interest to children on/above/around the range.
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Air curtains or range hoods that blow air downward shall not be used with a gas range unless the hood and
range are designed and tested according to the Standard for Domestic Gas Ranges, ANSI Z21.1 • CSA1.1, and
listed by an independent testing laboratory for combination use.
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Do not use the rangetop as a space heater.
Fire Safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of property damage, fire, personal injury, and death:
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Do not wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the rangetop.
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To avoid grease buildup, regularly clean the vents.
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Do not let pot holders or other flammable materials touch a heating element. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.
In case of a grease fire, turn off the burner, and smother the fire with a tight-fitting lid, or use a multi-pur-
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pose, dry-chemical or foam extinguisher. (Do not use water.)Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth as a pot
holder.
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Remove paper, utensils, food, and other items from the rangetop when not in use.
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