Kenmore 790.9503 Important Safety instructions, Read all instructions before using this appliance

important Safety instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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

This Symbo ! _ill help a!ert Y0U t0 situations that may Cause seri0us bodily harm, death or p[oPertydamage:

This symbo! _ ill he!p alert yau to situations that may Cause b0di!y !njury 0r pr0perty damage:

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.

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.

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.

Never modify or alter the construction of a range by

removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip

brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

All ranges can tip.

Injury to persons could result.

Install anti-tip device packed with range.

See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping,

the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To check if the bracket is installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the anti- tip bracket by removing lower panel or storage drawer. For models with a warmer drawer, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer

to the Installation Instructions for proper anti- tip bracket installation.

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

Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

Do not store items of interest to children in

the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be

seriously injured.

Never

Use

Your

Appliance

for

Warming

or

Heating

the

Room.

• Storage

in

or

on

Appliance!Flammable

materials

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not be

stored

in

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warmer

drawer,

near surface

units or

in

the

storage

drawer.

This includes

paper,

plastic

and cloth

items,

such

as

cookbooks,

plasticware

and

towels,

as well

as

flammable

liquids.

Do

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explosives,

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aerosol

cans,

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range.

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•Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be left

alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE

UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time

to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.

• Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let

clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

•Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the

fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or

foam=type extinguisher.

•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

•Use Only Dry Potholders--Moistor damp potholders on hot

surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Buildupof

pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury,

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

IMPORTANT--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.