Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore ELITE 790.3323 Series Use & Care Manual

important Safety instructions
Read aH instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manuaU contains important safety symbob and k_structions. PUease pay attention to these symbob and follow aiI
instructions given.
if the information in tHs manuam is not followed exactmy, a fire or explosion may resumt
causing property damage, personam injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammabme vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to Hght any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediatemy calm your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas suppHer's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
o Remove alt tape and packaging wrap before using the
cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the cooktop. N ever allow children to play with
packaging material, Do not remove the model/serial plate
attached to the cooktop,
* Proper installation--Be sure your appliance is property
installed and grounded by a quaJified technician in
accordance with the Nationa! Fuet Gas Code ANSi
Z223.1 Jatest edition and CAN/CGA 8149.2, and the
NationaJ EJectricaJ Code ANSm/NFPA No. 70--latest
edition, and Joca[ code requirements, install and/or
adjust only per installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this cooktop,
Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair service
for this appliance, Know how to disconnect the electrical
power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency,
o User Servicing--Do not repair or repJace any part of the
appliance untess specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal inju B,and
damage to the cooktop,
o Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by
removing panels, wire covers, or any other part of the
product.
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o Storage on Appliance--FJammabb materials shouJd
not be stored on the cooktop, near surface burners.
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
the cooktop, Flammable materials may explode and result
in fire or property damage,
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above the cooktop.
o Do not leave children alone--Children should not be
teft aJone 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,
o DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, OR
AREAS NEAR TH ESE BURNERS. Surface burners may
be hot even though the flames are not visible, Areas near
surface burners 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
and the surfaces facing the cooktop,
o Wear Proper AppareJ--Loose-fitting or hanging
garments shouJd never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can
resuJt in serious injuries and may also cause damage to
the cooktop. Do not allow child ten to climb or play around the
cooktop.
NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may resutt in
carbon monoxide poisoning.