Important Safety Instructions - Sears Kenmore Classic 98591 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before
using this appliance.
When usingelectricalappliances,basicsafetypre-
cautions shouldbe followed,including thefollowing:
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
• Be sure your appli-
ance is properly install-
ed and grounded by a
qualified technician in
accordance withthe pro-
vided installation in-
structions.
• Don't attempt to
repair or replace any
part of your range un-
less it is specifically
recommended in this
book. All otherservicing
shouldbe referredto a qualifiedtechnician.
• Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSE-
HOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING
THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT
BREAKER.
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• Do not leave children
alone--children should
notbe left alone or unat-
tendedin an area where
an appliance is in use.
They should never be
allowedto sitor standon
anypartofthe appliance.
• Don't allow anyone to
climb, stand or hang
on the door, drawer or
range top. They could
damage the range and
even tip it over, caus-
ing severe personal
injury.
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF
INTEREST TO CHIL-
DRENSHOULD NOT BE
STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON
THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE--CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS
COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
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• Never wear loose-
fitting or hanging gar-
ments while using the
appliance. Flammable
materialcouldbe ignited
if broughtin contactwith
hotheatingelementsand
may causesevereburns.
• Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towelor other bulky cloth.
• For your safety, never
use your appliance for
warming or heating the
room.
• Keep hood and
grease filters clean to
maintain good venting
andto avoidgreasefires.
• Do not store flam-
mable materials in an
oven or near the
cool(top.
• Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not let cookinggreaseor other flammable
materialsaccumulatein or near the range.
• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on sur-
face unit by covering pan completely with well-
fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray, Flaming
grease outside a pan
can be put out by
covering with baking
soda or, if available, a
multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam type
fire extinguisher.
• Do not touch heating
elements or interior
surface of oven. These
surfaces may be hot
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