Kenmore 7961 - Pro 30 in. Gas Range Installation Instructions Manual page 2

30" gas range
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
• DO not store items of interest
to children
in the
cabinets above the range. Children could be seriously
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation of this range must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54.
This range has been design certified by CSA
international.
As with any appliance using gas and
generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you
should follow. You will find them in the Use and Care
Guide, read it carefully.
• Be sure your range is installed
and grounded
properly by a qualified
installer or service
technician.
This range must be electrically
grounded
in
accordance
with
local codes or, in their absence,
with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.
70--latest
edition
in the United States or with CSA
standard
C22.1, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I in
Canada
)i
All rangescan
tip.
Injury to
persons could
_
f, result.
Install anti-tip
devicepacked
with range.
To reduce
the risk of tipping of the range,
the range must be secured by
properly installed anti-tip
bracket(s) provided with the
range. To check if the bracket is
installed properly, grasp the top
rear edge of the range and
carefully tilt it forward to make
sure the range is anchored.
Make sure the wall coverings
around the range
can withstand
the heat generated
by the range.
Before installing the range in an area covered
with linoleum
or any other synthetic
floor
covering,
make sure the floor covering
can
withstand
heat at least 90°F/32°C above room
temperature
without
shrinking,
warping
or
discoloring.
Do not install the range over carpeting
unless you place an insulating pad or sheet of 1/4" (6.4
mm) thick plywood between the range and carpeting.
Do not obstruct
the flow of combustion
air at the
oven vent nor around the base or beneath the
lower front
panel of the range. Avoid touching the
vent openings or nearby surfaces as they may become
hot while the oven is in operation. This range requires
fresh air for proper burner combustion.
burned climbing on the range to reach items.
To eliminate
the need to reach over the surface
units, cabinet storage space above the units
should be avoided.
Adjust surface
burner flame size so it does not
extend beyond
the edge of the cooking
utensil.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
Do not use the oven as a storage space. This
creates a potentially hazardous situation.
Never use your range for warming
or heating
the
room. Prolonged use of the range without adequate
ventilation can be dangerous.
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable
vapors and liquids
near this or any other
appliance.
Explosions or fires could result.
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner,
hold a lit match to the burner head and rapidly turn the
Surface Control knob to Med. Use caution when
lighting surface burners manually.
Remove broiler
pan, food and other utensils
before self-cleaning
the oven. Wipe up excess
spillage. Follow the cleaning instructions in the Use &
Care Guide.
Unlike the standard
gas range, THiS COOKTOP IS
NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove the
cooktop.
Special Instructions
for appliances
installed
in the State of
Massachusetts:
This appliance
can only be installed
in the
State of Massachusetts
by a Massachusetts
licensed
plumber
or gas fitter.
When using a flexible gas
connector,
it must not exceed 3 feet (36 inches) in
length.
A "T" handle
type manual
gas valve must be
installed
in the gas supply line to this appliance.
Never cover any slots, holes or pas-
sages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with
materials such as alminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.
Never leave children
alone or
unattended
in the area where
an appliance
is in use.
As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all
appliances. Never leave the oven door open when the
range is unattended.
Stepping,
leaning
or sitting
on the
door of this range can result in serious injuries and
can also cause damage
to the range.

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