Kenmore Elite 318205329A Use & Care Manual page 3

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.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death
or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property
damage.
• Remove all tape and packaging 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 (USA) or CSA
C22.1, PART 1 (Canada)-latest edition and local
code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package
for this appliance.
Electronic controllers can be
damaged by cold temperatures. When you use
your appliance for the first time, or if it has not
been used for a long period of time, make sure
that it has been exposed to a temperature above
0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting
it to the power supply.
• In case of an emergency, know how to
disconnect the electrical power to the
appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
• 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 injury
and damage to the appliance. Sears Parts &
Repair is the recommended repair service for
this appliance.
• All wall ovens can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip bracket packed
with wall oven.
• See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping,
the wall oven must be secured
by properly installed anti-tip
bracket provided with the wall
oven. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket
installation.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or
any other part of the product.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
appliance if it is to be stored or discarded.
Stepping, leaning, sitting or
pulling down on the door of this appliance can
result in serious injuries and may also cause
damage to the appliance. Do not allow children
to climb or play around the appliance.
• 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 use the oven for storage.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above an appliance.
Children climbing on the appliance to reach
items could be seriously injured.
• 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.
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