Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 790.3102 Series Use & Care Manual

important Safety instructions
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This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
This symbol IhelP alert you to situat ons ihat may cause seri0uS body harm death o_ property damage:
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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.
WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS:
,, Do not try to light any appliance.
,, Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier'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 wrap before using the
cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with
packaging material. Do not remove the model/serial plate
attached to the cooktop.
= Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 latest edition and CAN/CGA
B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSVNFPA
No. 70mlatest edition, and local code requirements.
install and/or adjust only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this cooktop.
,, In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect
the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit
breaker or fuse box and how to turn off the gas
supply at the main shutoff valve.
,, 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 cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair is the
recommended repair service for this appliance.
,, Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop
by removing panels, wire covers, or any other part of
the product.
Air curtain or other overhead hoods, which operate by
blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be
used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the
hood and range have been designed, tested and listed
by an independent test laboratory for use in combination
with each other.
Stepping or leaning on this cooktop
can result in serious injuries and may also cause
damage to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb
or play around the cooktop.
,, Storage on Appliance--Flammable materials
should not be stored on the cooktop, near surface
burners. 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 the cooktop. Flammable materials may
explode and result in fire or property damage.
Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above the cooktop.
,, 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 NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, OR
AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS. Surface burners
may be hot even though the flames are not visible. Areas
near surface burners 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 the surfaces facing the cooktop.
,, Wear Proper AppareIRLoose=fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials contact hot surfaces.
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