Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
CAUTION
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not
•Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/serial number plate.
•Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical
Code No. 70 - latest edition in the United States, or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
CAUTION
Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.
•User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.
•Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such as removal of panels, wire covers or any other permanent part of the appliance.
WARNING
• All appliance can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install
your appliance.
• See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the appliance must be secured by properly
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with the unit. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for proper
installation.
•Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.
•Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to be stored or discarded.
WARNING
Stepping, leaning, sitting or pulling down on the door of this appliance can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance.
•Storage in or on
WARNING
Do not use the oven for storage.
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
•Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
•DO NOT TOUCH INTERIOR OVEN ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN UNTIL THEY HAVE COOLED. The oven heating elements may be hot even though the elements are dark in color. Areas near the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
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