Before you start...
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'timmediately follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
•Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts.
•If using a ball valve, it shall be a
•A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU 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, service agency or the gas supplier.
NOTE: The range cooktop is manufactured for use with Natural gas. To convert to L.P./Propane gas, see the Gas Conversion instructions provided in literature package.
Proper gas and electrical supply connections must be available. See “Gas supply requirements,” Page 4 and “Electrical requirements,” Page 5.
Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Proper installation is your responsibility. Have a qualified technician install this range. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the installer's responsibility to comply with
the installation clearances specified on the gas information label. The gas information label and model/serial rating plate are located on the surface below the control panel.
This installation must conform with all local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform with American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 — latest edition* or CAN/CGA — B149 — latest edition* installation codes.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
•To contact a qualified electrical installer.
•To assure that electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 — latest edition**, or CSA Standard,
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 — latest edition*, and all local codes and ordinances.
Cabinet opening dimensions shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
When installing a range under existing cabinets and installation does not meet the minimum cabinet clearances, install a range hood above the range to avoid burn hazards.
NOTE: Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to withstand the heat produced by the oven for baking and
All openings in the wall or floor where the range is to be installed must be sealed.
It is recommended that a range hood be installed above this range.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, Ohio
**National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
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