Ancona AN-2125 User Manual And Installation Instructions page 5

WARNINGS
• Do not store or use gasoline, liquid propane cylinder or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
• Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector
approved by UL or CSA. For more information, contact
your gas supplier.
• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, servicer or the gas supplier. Ask your dealer
to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized
repair service. Know how to shut off gas supply at
the meter and disconnect the electrical power to the
appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency. Have the installer show you the location of
the appliance gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be done only by a qualified technician.
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage
to the appliance.
• If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
• Disconnect power before servicing.
• Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance
by removing panels, wire covers or any other part of
the product.
• Overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a
downward air flow on to the appliance, shall not be used
in conjunction with gas appliances other than when
the hood and appliance have been designed, tested
and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in
combination with each other.
• If appliance is located near a window, NEVER hang long
curtains or paper blinds on that window. They could
blow over the surface burners and ignite, causing a
fire hazard.
• Ensure that the room is well ventilated by keeping the air
intakes open and in good working order or by installing
an extractor hood with discharge pipe. If the appliance
is used intensively for a long time the effectiveness of
the ventilation will have to be increased, for example
by opening a window or increasing the power of any
electric extractor fan.
Important Safety Information
• Flammable materials should not be stored on the
appliance or near surface units. This includes paper,
plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic
ware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not
store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the
appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result
in fire or property damage.
• Maintenance: Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• Storage in or on the appliance: Flammable materials
should not be stored on or near surface units.
• Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets
above the appliance. Children should not be left alone
or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. Do
not allow children to climb or play around the appliance.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance. Children climbing on the appliance to
reach items could be seriously injured.
• DO NOT TOUCH THE COOKING SURFACE, THE
BURNERS, GRATES, OR ANY AREAS NEAR THEM.
Surface burners or appliance may be hot even though
flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners or
appliance may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials touch these areas until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are
the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.
• Do not wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other
flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
• Smother grease fires with a pan lid, or use baking soda,
a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
- You know you have a Class A, B or C extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
- The fire is small and contained in the area where it
is started.
- The fire department is being/has been called.
- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not
let potholders touch hot heating elements, the flame or
burners. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead
of a potholder.
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