Kenmore ELITE 911.33202 Use & Care Manual page 4

RMPORTANT SAFETY NOTRCE_
The California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the governor of California
to publish a list of substances
known to the state to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm
and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure
to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to four of these
substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde
and soot, caused primarily by the
incomplete combustion of natural
gas or L.P. fuels. Properly adjusted
appliances, indicated by the bluish
rather than a yellow flame, will
minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can
be minimized by further venting
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood. The
cooktop, as shipped from the
factory, can only be operated with
natural gas. High flames and toxic
fumes could cause serious injury.
if you wish to use your cooktop
with L.P. gas, you must convert
the cooktop following the
procedure found in the installation
instructions shipped with your
appliance.
• DO NOT leave children alone or
unattended near an appliance
in use.
o TEACH CHILDREN not to play
with controls or any part of the
appliance, and not to sit, climb or
stand on any part of the appliance.
• CAUTION: NEVER STORE items
of interest to children in cabinets
above the appliance. Children
climbing on the appliance could
be seriously injured.
KEEP THIS book for later use.
o
o
NEVER TRY to repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless
instructions are given in this guide.
All other work should be done by a
qualified technician.
• NEVER USE your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
• ALWAYS KEEP combustible walt
coverings, curtains, dishcloths,
towels, potholders and other linens
a safe distance from the appliance.
o NEVER HEAT unopened food
containers. Pressure buildup can
cause the container to burst and
cause injury.
, NEVER LEAVE containers of fat or
drippings near your appliance.
• ALWAYS KEEP the appliance area
free from things that will burn. Food,
wooden utensils, grease buildup,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors or liquids could catch fire.
Plastic utensils could melt and
canned foods could explode. Your
appliance should never be used as
a storage area.
, NEVER WEAR loose-fitting clothing
when using your appliance.
, NEVER TRY to clean a hot surface.
Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes, and wet cloths or sponges
could cause steam burns.
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