Important Safety Instructions
The following instructions are based on safety considerations and must be strictly followed to eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Please retain this guide for future reference.
Installation and Repair
•Installer
•Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by
a qualified installer according to the installation instruc- tions. Have the installer
show you the location of
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properly grounded
The
If an ungrounded,
is encountered, it is the personal responsibility of the appliance owner to have the outlet replaced with a
properly grounded
O CAUTION: Some cabinets and building materials are not designed to withstand the heat produced by the nor-
•Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot.
In Case of Fire
•Turn off appliance to avoid spreading the flame.
•Use dry chemical or
•If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing oven door.
Child Safety
appliance when it is in use or is still hot. NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
•NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the
•Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children. Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the unit.
•CAUTION: NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the ap- pliance or on the appliance door to reach items could be seriously injured.
About Your Appliance
•To prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance, NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room. Also, do not use the
mal, safe operation of a cooking appliance. Discoloration or damage, such as delamination, may occur. Therefore,
care should be given to the location of this appliance.
• To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this book. All of the servicing should be
referred to a qualified installer or servicer.
oven as a storage area for food or cook- ing utensils.
•Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air by blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of air
flow to the burner prevents proper per-
formance and increases carbon monox- ide emission to unsafe levels.
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To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
•Be sure all packing materials are removed from the ap- pliance before operating it.
•Keep area around appliance clear and free from combus- tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
materials,
•Many
•Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for
several minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of the ovenand surrounding area become hot enough to cause
burns. After oven is turned off, do not touch the oven vent or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time to cool.
•WARNING: NEVER use an appliance as a step to cabi- nets above. Misuse of appliance doors, such as stepping,
leaning or sitting on the door, may result in possible tip- ping of the appliance, breakage of door and serious inju- ries.