Whirlpool SF372BEE W/N Service Manual page 6

1. Read all instructions before using the
range.
2. Install or locate the range only in accor-
dance with the provided installation in-
structions. It is recommended that the
range be installed by a qualified installer.
The range must be properly connected to
the correct gas supply and checked for
leaks. The range must also be properly
connected to a grounded electrical sup-
ply.
3. Gas fuels and combustion can result in
potential exposure to chemicals known to
cause cancer or reproductive harm. For
example, benzene is a chemical which is
a part of the gas supplied to the range. It
is consumed in the flame during combus-
tion. However, exposure to a small amount
of benzene is possible if a gas leak oc-
curs. Formaldehyde and soot are by-prod-
ucts of incomplete combustion. Properly
adjusted burners with a bluish rather than
a yellow flame will minimize incomplete
combustion.
4. Do not use the range for heating the room.
Persons could be burned or injured, or a
fire could start.
5. Do not leave children alone or unattended
in area where the range is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the range. They could be
burned or injured.
6. Do not wear loose or hanging garments
when using the range. Clothing could ig-
nite if it touches a surface burner and you
could be burned.
7. Do not repair or replace any part of the
range unless specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should
be referred to a qualified technician.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using
the range, follow these basic precautions:
8. Do not operate the range if it is not work-
ing properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
9. Know where your main gas shut off valve
is located.
10. Clean your range regularly. See "Care
and Cleaning" instructions that are in-
cluded with the range.
11. Use the range only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
12. Do not store flammable materials on or
near the range. They could explode or
burn.
13. Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming
pan on range by covering with a well-
fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flam-
ing grease outside of pan can be extin-
guished with baking soda, or if available,
a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
14. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch an open flame. Do not use a towel
or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could
catch on fire.
15. Make sure the utensils you use are large
enough to contain food and avoid boilovers
and spillovers. Heavy splattering or
spillovers left on a range can ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially important
in deep fat frying.
16. Never leave burners unattended at high
flame settings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.
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