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SAFETY INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
■ Usethisapplianceforitsintendedpurposeas
described in this owner’s manual.
■ Haveyourrangeinstalledandproperlygroundedby
a qualified installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
■ Anyadjustmentandserviceshouldbeperformed
only by a qualified gas range installer or service
technician. Do not attempt to repair or replace
any part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual.
■ Yourrangeisshippedfromthefactorysetforuse
with natural gas. It can be converted for use with
propane gas. If required, these adjustments must be
made by a qualified technician in accordance with
the installation instructions and local codes. The
agency performing this work assumes responsibility
for the conversion.
■ Havetheinstallershowyouthelocationofthe
range gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if
necessary.
■ Plugyourrangeintoa120-voltgroundedoutlet
only. Do not remove the round grounding prong
from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of the
home electrical system, it is your responsibility and
obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced
with a properly grounded, three prong outlet in
accordance with the National Electrical Code. Do
not use an extension cord with this appliance.
■ Beforeperforminganyservice,unplugtherange
or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker.
■ Besureallpackingmaterialsareremovedfromthe
range before operating to prevent ignition of these
materials.
■ Avoidscratchingorimpactingglassdoors,
cooktops, or control panels. Doing so may lead
to glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with
broken glass. Shock, fire, or cuts may occur.
■ Donotleavechildrenaloneorunattendedinan
area where an appliance is in use. They should
never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
■
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest
to children in cabinets above an oven - children
climbing on the oven to reach items could be
seriously injured.
■ Neverblockthevents(airopenings)oftherange.
They provide the air inlets and outlets that are
necessary for the range to operate properly 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.
■ Useonlydrypotholders—moistordamppot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let pot holders touch surface burners,
burner grate, or oven heating element. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
■ Donottouchtheheatingelementsortheinterior
surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough to burn even though they are dark in color.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials contact any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling
first. Other surfaces of the appliance may become
hot enough to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces
include the burners, grates, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, and crevices around the
oven door.
■ Donotheatunopenedfoodcontainers.Pressure
could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.
■ Cookfoodthoroughlytohelpprotectagainst
foodborne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
recommendations can be found at IsItDoneYet.gov
and fsis.usda.gov.Useafoodthermometertotake
food temperatures and check several locations.
■ Donotallowanyonetoclimb,standorhangonthe
oven door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage
the range or tip it over causing severe injury or death.
