This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician. Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “Grounding Instructions” found in the Installation
Instructions.
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This appliance should be serviced only by a qualified
service technician. Contact the nearest authorized service
center for examination, repair or adjustment.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended. Refer service to an authorized
servicer.
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Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly
or if it has been damaged, until an authorized servicer has
examined it.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
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Usethisrangeonlyasintendedbythe manufacturer.Ifyou
have any questions, contact themanufacturer.
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Do notcover or block any openingson thisappliance.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Donot use corrosive chemicals, vapors, or
nonfood products in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for
industrialorlaboratoryuse.Theuseofcorrosivechemicals
in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance.
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Intheeventthatpersonalclothingorhaircatchesfire,DROP
ANDROLLIMMEDIATELYto extinguishflames.
To reduce the risk of burn injuries during
cooktop use, observe the following:
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Childrenorpetsshouldnotbeleftaloneorunattendedinan
area where appliances are in use.
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Childrenshouldneverbeallowedtositorstandonanypart
of the appliance.
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Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop.
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Whenusingthecooktop:DONOTTOUCHTHEBURNER
GRATESORTHEIMMEDIATESURROUNDINGAREA.
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Use only dry potholders; moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may cause burns fromsteam.
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Never leave the cooktop unattended when inuse.
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Boiloverscausesmoking,andgreasyspilloversmayignite.
A spill on a burner can smother all or part of the flame or
hinder spark ignition. If a boilover occurs, turn off burner
and check operation. If burner is operating normally, turn
it back on.
When properly cared for, your new range has been
designed to be a safe, reliable appliance.
Read all
instructions carefully before using this range.
These precautions will reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, and injury to yourself and
others. When using kitchen appliances, basic
safety precautions must be followed, including
the following:
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In the event of a grease fire SMOTHER FLAMES with a
close-fittinglid,cookiesheet,orothermetaltray,thenturn
off the gas burner.
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BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
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Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels on
grease fires.A violent steam explosion may result.
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NEVERPICKUPAFLAMINGPAN.Youmaybeburned.
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ALWAYShave a working SMOKE DETECTOR near the
kitchen.
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LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when flambéing
food.
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Donotobstructtheflowofcombustionairattheovenvent
nor around the base or beneath the lower front panel of
the range. Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby
surfaces as they may become hot while the oven is in
operation.Thisrangerequiresfreshairforproperburner
combustion.
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NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven
or cover an entire rack with aluminum foil. Doing so
blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.
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NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or
warmtheroom.Doingsomayresultin carbonmonoxide
poisoning and overheating the oven.
