Kenmore 790.7250 Series Use & Care Manual page 3

important Safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols and
instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and
follow all instructions given.
Definitions
_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING
or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
= indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
= indicates o potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
I_ If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
m Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
* Do not try to light any appliance.
* Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
* Immedlately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas suppJler's
instructions.
* If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpaddng the
range. 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 the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.= latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1,
and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrlcal Code
ANSI/NFPA No.704atest edition, or in Canada CSA
Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and
local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
range. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to
disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker
or fuse box in case of an emergency.
• User servlclng_Do not repair or replace any part of the
appffance unless speclflcaHy recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and
an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to
be stored or discarded.
Tip Over Hazard
* A child or adult can tip the range
and be killed.
* Verify the anti=tlp device has been
installed to floor or wall.
* Ensure the anti=tip device is re=engaged when the
range is moved to floor or wall.
* Do not operate the range without the anti=tlp device
in place and engaged.
* Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or serious burns to children and adults.
Range
leveling leg ")_ I"_'T_ _ , _
_. bracket
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use
ii
both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back.
Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly
installed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions
supplied with your range for proper installation.
o Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti=tlp
brackets/screws, or any other part of the range.
Save these instructions for future reference.