Kenmore 970- 6986 manual Important Safety Instructions, Tip Over Hazard

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

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.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.

- indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

- indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

•Remove all tape and packaging before using the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

•Proper installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range.

•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, This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

•Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the range.

Tip Over Hazard

•A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

•Verify the anti-tip device has been

installed to floor or wall.

•Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when the range is moved to floor or wall.

•Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.

•Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Range

leveling leg

Anti-Tip bracket

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back. Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly installed, the range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.

•Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded.

•Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

Storage in or on appliance — flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. 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 range.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Kenmore EliteTable of Contents Kenmore Elite WarrantyPlease carefully read and save these instructions Save these instructions for future reference Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance Tip Over HazardImportant Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Model No Serial No Product RecordSerial Plate Location 970Your electric range features include Range FeaturesFood type Position Types of oven racksAir circulation in the oven To replace fit oven rackImportant note Using proper cookwareCookware material types Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lidsCooktop Lockout Before Setting Surface ControlsCeramic glass cooktop Turbo BoilHome Canning Cooktop display windowsDo not place aluminum foil or plastic Setting Surface ControlsHot Surface indicator lights Single radiant elementsTriple radiant element To operate triple radiant surface elementPlace cookware on triple element Warm & Ready Zone Setting warmer zone controlHot Surface indicator light Warmer zone recommended heat settingsFeature Min. temp. or time Oven Control FunctionsOven control keypads Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode Setting Oven ControlsSetting Clock Setting TimerTo cancel the Oven Lockout feature Setting silent or audible control modeExample To set for silent or audible mode To activate the Oven Lockout featureExample To set Bake for oven temperature of 425F Setting PreheatSetting Bake Example To set Bake with default oven temperature of 350FSetting Cook Time Setting Delay StartWhen the programmed cook time runs out Suggestions for Convection baking Benefits of the convection bake featurePress Conv Bake keypad To cancel Conv Bake at anytime press Conv BakeConv Convert may only be used with the Conv Bake function Conv RoastConv Convert Suggestions for Conv RoastBroil Suggested broil settings table electric ovenMeat probe Example To set the Cakes or Breads featuresProper meat probe placement Cakes BreadsHam-Cook before eating Press to cancel cooking at any timeMeat probe cont’d Medium 160F 71C Well done 170F 77CPosition cookware in oven and close oven door Setting Slow CookSome tips for best results when using Slow Cook Example To set Slow CookWarm & Hold Recipe RecallExample To set Warm & Hold Accent light Using AirGuard featureExample To adjust Accent light brightness Operating oven lightsPress to accept change Adjusting oven temperatureRestoring factory default settings Example To restore to factory default settingsSabbath feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Press Example To turn off the Sabbath featureWarmer Drawer Warm & Ready drawer some modelsArranging warmer drawer rack positions Warmer drawer controls Warmer drawer indicator lightWarmer drawer settings Warmer drawer recommended food settings Food Item SettingTo set Proof Bread using warmer drawer Proof BreadWarmer drawer humidity controller Example To set Flex Clean to start immediately Flex CleanRead before starting Flex Clean Setting Flex CleanDelayed Start Flex Clean When Flex Clean is finishedIf it becomes necessary to stop Flex Clean when active Cleaning recommendation table Care & CleaningCooktop cleaning Cooktop maintenanceDo not use the following on the cooktop Cooktop cleaning cont’dAluminum foil and utensils Replacing oven lightsTo replace oven door Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorSpecial door care instructions To remove oven doorProblem Solution Section Displays any fault code errorFlex Clean does not work CleanCare and Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide SurfaceAreas of discoloration with metallic Protection Agreements
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