Important Safety Instructions

Safety

Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, ser- vice agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS

WARNING

WARNING–Hazardsorunsafepracticeswhich COULDresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.

CAUTION

CAUTION–Hazardsorunsafepracticeswhich COULD result in minor personal injury.

Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire,electricshock,personalinjuryor damageto theapplianceasaresultofimproperusageofthe appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this guide.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appli- ance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recom- mendedinthisguide.Allotherservicingshould be referred to a qualified servicer. Have the installershowyouthelocationofthegasshutoff valve and how to shut it off in an emergency.

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

WARNING: If the in- formation in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explo-

sion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq- uids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.

–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.

WARNING

Gas leaks may occur in your system and resultinadangeroussituation.Gasleaks may not be detected by smell alone. Gas suppliersrecommendyoupurchaseand install an UL approved gas detector. In- stall and use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

CAUTION

NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air may ignite flammable items andmayincreasepressureinclosedcon- tainers which may cause them to burst.

Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.

Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.

If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to pre- vent curtains from blowing over burners.

Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLO- SIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or stor- age near an appliance.

Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance thatmaybecomewarmorhot.Donotleave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften if left too close to a lighted surface burner.

To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hotsurfaceburners,cabinetstorageshould not be provided directly above a unit. If storage is provided, it should be limited to items which are used infrequently and whicharesafelystoredinanareasubjected to heat from an appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.