Importantsafety Instructions - Kenmore ELITE 790.4399 Series Use & Care Manual

important Safety instructions
Read all instructions before
using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
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• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. 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 National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No.70-1atest edition and local code requirements.
Install only per installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this appliance.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse
box in case of an emergency.
= 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 to reduce the risk of personal injuryand
damage to the appliance.
= Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance
by removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the
product.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should
not be stored near surface units. 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 appliance.
Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or
property damage.
Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above the appliance.
= 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 OR AREAS NEAR
THESE SURFACES. Surface units 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 and areas facing
the cooktop.
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. i:' ........
• 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 Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not
let the potholders touch hot heating surface units. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
iMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop
during a power failure, if the power fails, always turn off
the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off and the power
resumes, the cooktop will begin to operate again. Food left
unattended could catch fire or spoil.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which touch pad controls each surface unit.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow
grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in
the fan could catch fi re. When flaming food under the hood,
turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning.