Safety Practices for Servicer, Servicing

Important Safety Information

Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution.

!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 or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•Extinguish any open flame.

•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 an authorized installer, service agency or gas supplier.

!W A R NIN G

Due to the nature of cooking, fires can occur as a result of overcooking or excessive grease. Although a fire is unlikely, if one occurs proceed as follows:

Oven Fires

1.Do not open the oven door.

2.Turn all controls to the OFF position.

3.As an added precaution turn off the electricity at the main circuit breaker or fuse box and the gas at the main supply valve.

4.Allow the food or grease to burn itself out in the oven.

If smoke or fire persist call the local fire department.

To avoid risk of property damage or personal injury do not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air to the oven.

To avoid risk of electrical shock, serious personal injury or death: Verify the oven has been properly grounded and always disconnect the electrical supply before servicing this unit.

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, property damage, personal injury or death; verify wiring is correct, if components were replaced. Verify proper and complete operation of unit after servicing.

This gas appliance contains or produces a chemical or chemicals which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from fuel combustion make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to the instructions in this manual.

NOTE: The maximum gas supply pressure for these models must not exceed 14 inches W.C.P.

Safety Practices for Servicer

Safe and satisfactory operation of gas ranges depends upon its design and proper installation. However, there is one more area of safety to be considered:

Servicing

Listed below are some general precautions and safety practices which should be followed in order to protect the service technician and consumer during service and after service has been completed.

1.Gas smell—Extinguish any and all open flames and open windows.

2.Turn gas off—Service range with gas turned off unless testing requires it.

3.Checking for gas leaks—Never check for leaks with any kind of open flame. Soap and water solution should be used for this purpose. Apply solution to suspected area and watch for air bubbles which indicates a leak. Correct leaks by tightening fittings, screws, connections, applying approved compound, or installing new parts.

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