Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 970C6531 Series Use & Care Manual

This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Pay attention to
these symbols and follow all instructions
given.
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 hazard type.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety message that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a potentially
-
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury
Indicates a potentially
-
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven. This includes paper, plastic, and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware,
and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do
not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on
or near the oven.
Do Not Leave Children Alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended in the area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance, including the
storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot
Do not soak removable heating
element. Make sure reflector pans and drip
pans are in place. Do not use aluminum foil
to line drip bowls. Improper installation could
cause a fire hazard.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the
door or drawers of an oven can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Never cover any slots, holes, or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire oven rack with materials, such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap
heat, causing a fire hazard
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device
has been installed to floor or
wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
Range
leveling leg
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the 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.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use
baking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam
type extinguisher.
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Anti-tip
bracket