Sears Kenmore 61021 Owner's Manual page 3

o Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your range unless it is specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
o Be sure all paddng materials are removed from
the range before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage, should the pacldng material ignite.
o Locate the range out of Idtchen traffic path arid
out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage
(on models with standing pilots) and poor air
circulation.
o
After prolonged use of
a range,
high floor
temperatures may result and many floor coverings
will not withstand tiffs Idnd of use. Never install
the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot
withstand such type of use. Never install it directly
over interior kitchen carpeting.
o Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the
type of gas (natural or LP), that is to be used.
Your range can be converted for use with either type
of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
WARNING: These adjustments must be made by a
qualified service technician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and all codes and
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The qualified
agency performing this work assumes responsibility
for the conversion.
Using Your Range
o Do not leave children
alone or unattended
where a range is hot or
in operation. They could
be seriously burned.
o Do not allow anyone to
climb, stand or hang on
the door, storage or
broiler drawer (on some models) or cooktop. They
could damage the range and even tip it over, causing
severe personal injury.
o Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
° CAUTION: ITEMS OF
INTEREST TO CHILDREN
SHOULD NOT BE STORED
IN CABINETS ABOVE A
RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A
RANGE.--CHILDREN
CHMBING ON THE
RANGE TO REACH ITEMS
COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
axWARNING---
All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental
tipping of the range, attach it to the
wall and floor by installing the Anti-
Tip device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, carefully tip the
range forward. The Anti-Tip device
should engage and prevent the range
from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason,
make sure the device is properly engaged when you push
the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a
possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury
if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this
manua!. Failure to tal<e this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and injury.
o Never wear loose fitting .:" "::-'.,"
or hanging garments s_ :. '-:
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while using the
appliance. Be careful
when reaching for items
stored in cabinets over
the cooktop. Flamrnable
material could be ignited if brought in contact with
flames or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns.
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