Important Safety Instructions - Sears Kenmore ELITE 790.46812 Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
The safety alert symbol _ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or
others, or cause damage to the product.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or
product-damage-only.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-- WHATTO DOIFYOU SMELLGAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
-- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
• All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could
result.
• Install anti-tip device
packed with range.
° See Installation
Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the range
must be secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket(s) provided with the range.
To check if the bracket(s) is installed
properly, remove the lower panel or
storage drawer and verify that the anti-tip
bracket(s) is engaged. Refer to the
Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip
bracket(s) installation.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 latest edition, and National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition, and local code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power
to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box and gas supply
at the main shutoff valve in case of an emergency. Remove
the drawer to accessthe valve.
User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door
or drawer of this range can result in serious injuries
and also cause damage to the range. Do not allow
children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a
child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in
serious burns or other injury. An open drawer, when hot, may
cause burns.
Do not use the oven or warmer drawer
(if equipped) for storage.
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Never use your appliance for warming up
or heating up the room.