Gibson GEF357CBSB Owner's Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Thisguide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pleasepay special attention to these symbols and follow all instiuctionsgiven.
Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
_rI_This symbol will help alert you to situations that may
cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking
the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
o Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the 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 electrical
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
• User Set€icing--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
to 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.
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ANTI-TIP
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INSTALLATION
I__TO REDUCE
THE RISKOF TIPPING OF THE
RANGE, THE RANGE MUST
BE SECUREDBY PROPERLY
INSTALLEDANTI-TIP
BRACKET(S)PROVIDEDWITH
THE RANGE. TO CHECK IF
THE BRACKET(S)tS
INSTALLEDPROPERLY,
REMOVE THE LOWER PANEL
OR STORAGE DRAWER AND
VERIFYTHAT THE ANT!-TtP
BRACKET(S)IS ENGAGED.
REFER TO THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS, INSTRUCTIONSOR THIS
j MANUAL FOR PROPER
ANTI-TIP BRACKET(S)
INSTALLATION.
_Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and may
also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb
o r 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.
_Do not use the oven for storage.
_This symbol will help alert you to situations that
may cause bodily injury or property damage.
= Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, near surface elements or in the
storage drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well
as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol
cans,on or near the range. Flammable materials may explode and
result in fire or property damage.
_Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously
injured,
o Do not leave children alone, Children should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in
use, They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance.
° DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS, HEATING ELEM ENTSOR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE
OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements may be
hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units
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, surfaces facing the cooktop, the
oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door
and window.
° Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not
let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
_Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
° Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the
fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease
may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dr/Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the
potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead of a pothotder,
e Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Build-up of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result in
injury.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
° IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the range during
a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the
range, If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the
range will begin to operate again, Food left unattended could
catch fire or spoil.
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