IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
_t_:_Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
air circulation.
_::Be sure all packaging materials are removed
from the range before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packaging
material ignite.
;_::,:Be sure your range is correctlg adjusted by
a qualified service technician or installer for
the type of gas (natural or LP)that is to be
used. Your range can be converted for use
with either type of gas. See the Installation
of the range section.
WARNING:These adjustments must
be made by a qualified service technician
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and all codes and requirements
of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The
qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibilitg for the conversion.
_t_::After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or
linoleum that cannot withstand such tgpe
of use. Never install it directlg over interior
kitchen carpeting.
_?_::Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation.
They could be seriouslg burned.
_ Do not allow anyone to climb,stand or hang
on the oven door,lower oven drawer,warming
drawer or cooktop.They coulddamage the
range and even tip it over, causing severe
personalinjury.
CAUTION: Items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets above a
range or on the backsplash of a range-
children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriouslg injured.
WARNING: NEVER use this
appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the oven.
_::Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
range. Flammable material could be ignited
if brought in contact with flame or hot oven
surfaces and may cause severe burns.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven,
a range drawer or neara cooktop.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan, Turn the controls off.
Smother a flaming pan on asurface burner
by covering the pan completelg with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use amulti-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguishe[
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or,
if available, by using amulti-purpose dry
chemical or foam-tgpe fire extinguisher.
Flame in the upper oven or lower oven drawer
can be smothered completelg by closing the
oven door or drawer and turning the control
to off or by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher
;_i:,:Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
;;i:,:Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range, They provide the air inlet and outlet
that are necessary for the range to operate
properlg with correct combustion. Air openings
are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the
top and bottom of the oven door, and at the
bottom of the range under the warming
drawer, lower oven drawer or kick panel.
;_i:,:Large scratches or impacts to glass doors
can lead to broken or shattered glass.
